Title/Name/Summary
LaGrange Road Enhancements - Construction Management Proposal
History
The Village of Orland Park is currently finalizing its aesthetic enhancements of the LaGrange Road corridor from 179th to 131st Streets. The project includes brick paver sidewalks, irrigation, monuments, columns, decorative fencing, various plantings and decorative median walls. The Village continues to coordinate the design and approval of this work with IDOT. The enhancements were not included in IDOT’s contract and will be contracted independently through the Village. This in itself is a major project challenge given the risk of having another contractor performing work within IDOT’s work zone. There is standard language in the project specifications that IDOT’s contractor needs to coordinate and cooperate with Village contractors. As we know, IDOT’s main goal is to complete LaGrange Road and, if for some reason the Village’s contractor is not in a position to perform work when IDOT allows, there is potential for delays and claims.
The Village Board approved a contract with V3 Companies in July of 2013, to administer the Village’s aesthetic enhancements contract. This includes coordinating with IDOT, inspecting the contractors’ work, answering requests for information, and recommending payment for the contractor. As part of V3’s company structure, they do provide alternate construction delivery methods. The At-Risk Construction Management (CM) delivery system combines construction management with general contracting. The CM acts as the owner’s agent during all pre-construction activities including program development, cost estimating, scheduling, and bid solicitation. Depending on the contract payment structure (Lump Sum, GMP, Cost-Plus Fee), the CM’s fiduciary responsibility may shift at the start of construction. However, if the construction contract is defined as a cost of construction plus a CM fee, the CM remains as an agent for the owner while simultan...
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