Title
McGinnis Slough Multi-Use Path, Phase I Preliminary Engineering, Contract Amendment, Supplement #2
History
In 2021, the Village Board approved a professional engineering services agreement with Baxter & Woodman to perform Phase I Preliminary Engineering services for the McGinnis Slough Multi-Use Path. The proposed multi-use path will provide an important non-motorized link between LaGrange Road and Wolf Road through the ComEd easement and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (FPDCC). It will also expand the network of multi-use paths in the Village. This path is included in the Village's Comprehensive Plan. As the design has advanced, several out of scope items have been identified that are necessary to keep the project on schedule and to ensure compliance with regulatory and intergovernmental requirements.
The major driver of the proposed supplement is coordination with the FPDCC related to the connection of the multi-use path to the Tampier Greenway Family Picnic Area. Originally, the FPDCC was requesting a design that kept the connection in the Wolf Road right-of-way in order to avoid impacts to the FPDCC property. But that alignment would have impacted the Wolf Road ditch and required over $1 million in new storm sewer construction. Village staff worked with the FPDCC to avoid this cost and negotiated relocating the path to the FPDCC property. The new alignment does require additional survey, design updates, and coordination with both the FPDCC and utility companies beyond what was included in the original scope of services.
It's also requested that the contract termination date be extended until September 30, 2026 to complete the additional work.
Financial Impact
The fee for additional design services provided in the proposed Supplement #2 total $68,096.00. This cost will be included in a future budget amendment.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve and authorize the execution of Change Order #5, Addendum E to the Professional...
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