Title
Shoreline Restoration Services for Mill Creek Pond - Proposal
History
The Mill Creek Subdivision and pond were originally constructed in the late 1970’s. The pond is owned by the Village as part of the agreement to provide water and sanitary sewer service to this area of unincorporated Palos Township. Over the past 40 years, the shoreline around the pond has eroded considerably. Recently, adjacent property owners have contacted the Village and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) with concerns over the shoreline and the shrinking proximity to their property. In order to avoid the loss of private residential property, the Mill Creek Pond shoreline requires immediate stabilization per MWRD direction.
Staff requested proposals from three shoreline restoration contractors to evaluate the current condition, plan for stabilization and restore the most eroded sections of the pond. Two of the three contractors submitted proposals within the requested timeframe. The proposals were comparable, recommending a combination of geotextile fabric and large rip-rap to stabilize the bank and natural planting restoration. Proposals were received from V3 Companies of Woodridge, Illinois ($92,705.00); and Thornton Equipment Services of Mokena, Illinois ($33,750.00).
After reviewing the proposals, staff determined that Thornton Equipment Services would provide professional shoreline restoration work at the lowest cost. Staff recommends approving the proposal from Thornton Equipment Services of Mokena, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $33,750, plus $5,000 contingency, for a total cost of $38,750.
On November 2, 2015, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
Funds for this work are available in the Water and Sewer Fund Account #031-6007-443500.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve to waive the bid process;
And
Approve accepting the proposal from Thornton Equipm...
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