Title
88th Avenue Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Storm Sewer Replacement - ITB 24-060
History
On Friday, August 2, 2024, Public Works crews responded to a sinkhole that formed under the sidewalk of the creek crossing at 13402 88th Avenue. The initial investigation showed that the sinkhole formed over the corrugated metal pipe (CMP) that allows the creek to flow under 88th Avenue at that location. Further investigation revealed the CMP is failing. There are large holes in the pipes, and the bottom of the pipes are missing, which is causing water to erode the ground on the outside, contributing to the sinkholes.
The sink hole took one (1) full load of a one (1) ton dump truck to fill in, to make it safe so a pedestrian doesn’t fall in and get hurt. Trying to patch the pipe would be a very temporary solution, while replacement would be a permanent, albeit it costly, solution. The site has continued to settle and loses dirt and stone under the sidewalk with every rain event, and a permanent repair needs to be made.
ITB 24-060 88th Avenue Corrugated Metal Pipe Replacement, for the corrugated metal pipe (CMP) storm sewer replacement at 13402 88th Avenue, was published on BidNet Direct from August 20 through September 4, 2024. The details of the request are as follows: replacement of the CMP with either a box culvert or three (3) concrete pipes, replacement of the street inlets, and full restoration of the parkways and street before winter.
Through BidNet, twenty-five (25) entities viewed the solicitation, and two (2) vendors were sent a courtesy email. Eighteen (18) vendors downloaded at least one of the bid documents. Seven (7) bids were submitted for consideration. Bids were opened and evaluated for completeness by Public Works staff.
Bolder Construction, Inc., of Cary, IL
- Box Culvert - $232,000.00
- Concrete Pipe- $212,000.00
Performance Construction, of Plano, IL
- Box Culvert - No Bid
- Concrete Pipe- $257,880.00
Swallow Construction Corp, of West Chicago, IL
- Box Culvert - $359,900.00
- Concrete Pipe- $294,950.00
Bisping Construction, of New Lenox, IL
- Box Culvert - $462,000.00
- Concrete Pipe- $311,289.00
Airys, Inc., of Joliet, IL
- Box Culvert - $356,215.00
- Concrete Pipe - $324,416.00
Everlast Blacktop. Inc., of Elgin, IL
- Box Culvert - $594,000.00
- Concrete Pipe- $514,000.00
Trine Construction, of St. Charles, IL
- Box Culvert - $624,324.80
- Concrete Pipe- $528,405.60
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 Bolder Construction, Inc., of Cary, Illinois, the Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) Storm Sewer Replacement at 13402 88th Avenue project in the amount of $212,000.00, plus a $12,000.00 contingency. Contingency is being requested for possible utility conflicts or anything that comes up unexpectantly during the pipe replacement. References were checked for Bolder Construction, Inc.
The cost estimates were evaluated/compared for similar past work related to storm sewer main installation, and deemed fair and reasonable. Due to the time-sensitive nature of the repair, and to have the repairs accomplished as quickly as possible, Public Works Staff will assist in the repair to help keep costs as low as possible.
Financial Impact
Sufficient funds are available in account 5008170-570500 to cover the cost for this emergency repair.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to accept the bid from Bolder Construction, Inc., of Cary, IL, for ITB 24-060 88th Avenue Corrugated Metal Pipe Replacement in the amount of $212,000.00 plus a $12,000.00 contingency, for a total of $224,000.00;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts, subject to Village Attorney review;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount.