Title
Ravinia Avenue Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Replacement Project (ITB 25-071)
History
Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) has been used in the construction of culvert crossings and storm sewer construction since the 1960’s. Over time, the pipe has been exposed to road salt and other environmental elements, which has caused the pipe to deteriorate at a rapid rate. The bottoms of these pipes disintegrate and expose the open earth to flowing water. The flowing water starts eroding the ground under and around the pipe, causing a void to form, also known as sinkholes. Initial investigations have shown that a sinkhole has started to form over the CMP that allows the creek to flow under Ravinia Avenue just south of Darvin Furniture. Further investigation revealed the CMP is failing, with large holes throughout the pipes, and missing pipe bottoms. These pipes have reached the end of their life span. Trying to patch the pipe would be a very temporary solution, while replacement would be a permanent, albeit costly, solution. The sinkhole has continued to settle and loses dirt and stone with every rain event, and a permanent repair needs to be made.
Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-071 for the Ravinia Avenue Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Replacement Project was published on BidNet Direct from December 2, 2025, through December 16, 2025. The details of the request are as follows: replacement of the CMP with either a one (1) box culvert or four (4) concrete pipes, with full restoration of the parkways and street.
Through BidNet, thirty-two (32) entities viewed the solicitation, and two (2) vendors were sent a courtesy email. Twenty-six (26) vendors downloaded at least one of the bid documents. Two (2) bids were submitted for consideration. Bids were opened and evaluated for completeness by Public Works staff and the Clerk’s office.
Bisping Construction, of New Lenox, IL
Box Culvert - $682,172.00
Concrete Pipes- $491,868.00
Airys, Inc., of Joliet, IL
Box Culvert - $710,943.04
Concrete Pipes - $527,502.90
The cost estimates were evaluated/compared for similar past work related to storm sewer main installation, and deemed fair and reasonable. Past work includes the 88th Avenue CMP replacement and the Franklin Loebe Center CMP replacement in 2024. Pricing included the new piping material, stone, full restoration of the area, along with specialized equipment like a vactor truck, backhoe, trench boxes, and support vehicles during replacement.
Therefore, it is staff's recommendation to award the Ravinia Avenue Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Replacement Project to the lowest cost, qualified, and responsive bidder, Bisping Construction of New Lenox, Illinois, for four (4) concrete pipes in the amount of $491,868.00, plus a $49,200.00 contingency, for a total not to exceed amount of $541,068.00. Contingency is being requested for possible utility conflicts or anything that comes up unexpectantly during the pipe replacement.
This agenda item is being considered by the Committee of the Whole and the Village Board of Trustees on the same night.
Financial Impact
Sufficient funds are available in account 5008170-570500 to cover the cost for this replacement.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to recommend to the Village Board to award for ITB #25-071 Ravinia Avenue Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Replacement Project to the lowest cost, qualified, and responsive bidder Bisping Construction, of New Lenox, IL, and authorize the approval and execution of a contract for the removal and replacement of the Corrugated Metal Pipe under Ravinia Avenue with four (4) concrete pipes in the amount of $491,868.00 plus a $49,200.00 contingency, for a total of a not to exceed price of $541,068.00.