Title
Main Pump Station Security Fence Project
History
The Village of Orland Park’s Main Pumping Station (MPS) was constructed in 1984 and placed into service in 1985. MPS serves as the primary water distribution facility for the Village, pumping water directly from the 21.9-million-gallon reservoir system through six (6) pumps and delivering it throughout the distribution network. Although the facility incorporates system redundancies to address a range of potential failures, the loss of any critical infrastructure at MPS would likely result in significant service disruptions and severe consequences for the community.
The approximately five (5) acre Main Pumping Station site includes the MPS and North Intake Buildings, as well as three (3) subsurface reservoirs. Located within the Orland Terrace subdivision, the site is bordered by residential homes, and adjacent to Liberty Elementary School and Jerling Junior High School. Despite the critical role this facility plays in both local and regional water supply operations, there are currently no physical barriers in place to prevent unauthorized access or intrusion onto the site.
To address this issue, Public Works included funding in the 2026 budget for the Main Pump Station Security Fence Project. The project includes the installation of approximately one thousand two hundred sixty-six (1,266) linear feet of eight (8) foot tall security fencing around roughly two-thirds of the MPS site perimeter, encompassing both the Main Pump Station and North Intake Buildings. The remaining one-third of the site, consisting of open turf grass, will remain accessible for public use. In addition, in 2026 Public Works plans to install perimeter tree plantings along this open area to enhance the site’s aesthetics while also discouraging unauthorized vehicular access.
The proposed “Contempo” black wire fence, recently installed as the security perimeter fencing at CPAC, will be used for this project. Constructed with 4-gauge vertical and double 1-gauge horizontal steel wire, the fence panels are exceptionally robust and rigid, making them highly resistant to climbing, cutting, or penetration. In addition, three (3) slide gates will be installed to provide controlled access to the site. The primary gate at the main entrance to the MPS building will be automated, while the remaining two (2) gates will be manually operated.
The Main Pump Station Security Fence Project represents a critical and much-needed security enhancement for the MPS facility. The decorative nature of the fencing will complement the residential setting of the facility while adding an additional protective layer to one of the Village’s most essential infrastructure assets. Utilities division in Public Works is also completing an additional security assessment in 2026 for any other improvements recommended by a security consultant.
It should be noted that an Appearance Review will be submitted to the Development Services Department in conjunction with Building Permit application for this project.
Cooperative Purchasing / Contracting Programs
The Village utilizes a variety of cooperative programs (e.g. Omnia, Sourcewell, HGACBuy, State of Illinois Joint Purchase Program) to obtain proposals for goods and services. While not always the chosen approach, cooperative purchasing simplifies the procurement and service process for public agencies by allowing them to purchase through existing contracts negotiated by other public agencies. In other words, cooperative purchasing contracts have already gone through a competitive solicitation, evaluation process and been awarded to a supplier. The benefits of cooperative purchasing for public agencies include reduced procurement costs, greater time efficiency and the ability to obtain value-add and higher-quality products and services at industry-leading pricing. For further reference, additional information regarding cooperative purchasing has been included as supporting documentation.
Midwest Mechanical, a participant in the joint purchasing program Omnia Partners Contract #159053, submitted a proposal to complete the Main Pump Station Security Fence Project. A summary of the proposal is provided below:
Proposal Summary
Main Pump Station Security Fence Project
Total: $221,363.00
Based on price and company qualifications, staff recommends approving the proposal from Midwest Mechanical Group, Inc. for $221,363.00. A 10% contingency of $22,136.30 is requested to address change orders made necessary by circumstances not reasonably foreseeable at the time the proposals are signed, for a total contract price not to exceed $242,449.30.
Financial Impact
Funding in the amount of $260,000.00 is available in 5008150-443900 for the Main Pump Station Security Fence Project.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve participation in joint purchasing cooperative Omnia Partners pursuant to Contract #159053 and authorize the approval and execution of a vendor contract with Midwest Mechanical Group, Inc. for the Main Pump Station Security Fence Project based on Midwest Mechanical Group, Inc’s proposal 2026012600 dated January 26, 2026, for a total of $221,363.00 plus a $22,136.30 contingency for a total not-to-exceed contract price of $242,449.30;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts subject to Village Attorney review;
AND
Allow the Village Manager to approve change orders related to the contract within the authorized amount.