Title
Downtown Orland Park Utility Relocation, Construction Observation Engineering Services, Contract Award Recommendation
History
Downtown Orland Park is a proposed development at the northwest corner of LaGrange Road and 143rd Street with Village-owned sanitary, storm sewer, and watermain being undertaken as part of the project. RFP #25-028 - Downtown Orland Park Utility Relocation Construction Observation Services (attached) was issued on March 14, 2025, to solicit proposals from qualified and experienced engineering firms to provide construction observation services to ensure that the relocation of Village-owned utilities is completed in accordance with the approved contract plans and documents.
The scope of work includes observation of utility relocations to ensure completion in accordance with the approved contract plans and documents, communication with residents and businesses, attending weekly meetings with the contractor and the Village, maintaining daily records of construction activities and field changes, monitoring all required material testing, reviewing maintenance of traffic plans, reviewing pay estimates, working with the developer’s engineer to deliver as-built drawings, and other services as necessary.
There were no complete proposals received during the original solicitation period. As a result, staff made an additional effort to reach out directly to prequalified consultants on the preferred vendor list to solicit proposals. The following five (5) proposals were received.
1. Baxter & Woodman, Inc. - $60,738.00
2. Eagle Engineering International P.C. - $96,800.00
3. Fehr Graham & Associates, LLC - $38,000.00
4. Patrick Engineering Inc. (dba RINA) - $48,308.00
5. Thomas Engineering Group, LLC - $45,275.47
The selection committee evaluated the RFP responses based on price, qualifications, and additional factors deemed relevant to the project. Some proposals were determined to not meet the Village’s needs due to concerns with limited fi...
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