Title
Village of Orland Park Multi-Use Path Study, Contract Award
History
RFP #26-062 Village of Orland Park Multi-Use Path Study was issued on September 4, 2026. The RFP sought proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive study of all existing multi-use paths within Village limits, with the goal of identifying gaps in the current network and recommending new paths to complete it. For each identified path, the consultant shall document the preliminary challenges, constraints, and requirements for implementation.
The scope of work includes field investigations, review of existing Village map and GIS data, identification of new multi-use path projects, cost estimation, site evaluation, and other professional services as necessary.
On October 2, 2026, a total of twelve (12) consultants submitted responses to the RFP:
1. Chastain and Associates, LLC $47,800.00
2. Baxter & Woodman, Inc. $49,810.00
3. MKSK, Inc. $60,000.00
4. JIMA Studio, PLLC $70,000.00
5. Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. $70,225.93
6. Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental, LLC $86,400.00
7. Civiltech Engineering, Inc. $89,919.16
8. A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc. $97,648.00
9. Alfred Benesch & Company $104,850.00
10. Weaver Consultants Group, LLC $116,000.00
11. Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. $117,710.00
12. V3 Companies, Ltd. $212,150.00
The Selection Committee reviewed and ranked the RFP responses based on the following selection criteria defined in the RFP.
- Proposal Cost (30%)
- Firm’s experience, availability to perform the work, schedule (20%)
- Staff qualifications, and experience, especially key personnel such as Project Manager, proposed to perform the work (25%)
- Project approach, explanation of challenges, and understanding of scope (15%)
- Selection Team Discretion (10%)
Based on the established evaluation criteria, Chastain and Associates, LLC was determined to be the most qualified and responsive firm to provide the best overall value for the project. Staff recommends that Chastain and Associates, LLC be approved as the consultant for the Village of Orland Park Multi-Use Path Study.
Financial Impact
There are sufficient funds in the FY2026 Engineering Capital Budget for this project.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve a contract with Chastain and Associates, LLC for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $47,800.00, and as fully presented.
(Full motion - not necessary to be read)
I move to approve and authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement between the Village of Orland Park and Chastain and Associates, LLC of Schaumburg, Illinois for Village of Orland Park Multi-Use Path Study for a total not-to-exceed amount of $47,800.00;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts, subject to Village Attorney review.