Title/Name/Summary
Spaceco, Inc. - Professional Engineering Services Proposal - Jefferson Avenue Extension and Associated Utility/Surveying Work at Main Street Triangle
History
As part of the agreement with University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC), the Village is responsible for the design, construction and completion of certain public improvements within the Main Street area in the downtown. Specifically, the Village is responsible for the extension of Jefferson Avenue to 142nd Street and the extension of all utilities to the UCMC's site.
Village staff solicited a professional engineering services proposal from Spaceco, Inc. to complete this design work (see attached proposal). The proposal includes all of the required elements to survey, design and plan for the necessary public and utility work that is part of the Village's obligation per the proposed terms of the redevelopment project. Spaceco's proposal is for $137,850. Village staff recommends utilizing Spaceco for this work, as they have been the Village's engineer for the Main Street area since inception. They have the base knowledge, experience and historical data necessary to efficiently and cost effectively complete the Village's obligation.
On August 18, 2014, this item was reviewed by the Development Services, Planning & Engineering Committee, recommended for approval and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
Funds for this project are budgeted in the capital budget, in the TIF fund #282-0000-471250.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve of the professional engineering services proposal from Spaceco, Inc., in the amount of $137,850, for the Jefferson Avenue Extension and Associated Utility/Surveying work in the Main Street area of the downtown and authorize the Village Manager to execute the necessary contract.