Title
Traffic Signal 94th Avenue and Wheeler Drive - Contract Extension
History
On January 15, 2007, the Board of Trustees approved staff entering into an Agreement with Smith Engineering Consultants (SEC) of New Lenox, Illinois, for professional engineering services and construction oversight for the installation of a traffic signal at Wheeler Drive and 94th Avenue. This project was eligible for funding under the Southwest Council of Mayors Surface Transportation Program (STP) and, after the engineering is completed, the Village will be reimbursed 70% of the construction costs from the state. The original contract with SEC called for part-time construction oversight and inspection. However, now that the Village has been approved for federal funding, full-time construction engineering is required for a federally funded project. Therefore, staff recommends increasing SEC’s contract for full-time construction oversight by $23,180.
Between January 1, 2007 and April 16, 2009, there have been fourteen (14) accidents reported at this location.
On April 13, 2009, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works and Engineering Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
On April 20, 2009, this item was brought before the Village Board for approval. The item was referred to the Public Works and Engineering Committee on May 11, 2009. A letter was sent to residents and commercial property owners in a two block radius of the intersection advising them that a signal was to be considered at this meeting.
On May 11, 2009, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works and Engineering Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
A budget adjustment will be needed to increase Purchase Order Number 044832 for an amount not to exceed $23,180.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve increasing Smith Engineering Consultants of New Lenox, Illinois, Purchase Order Number 044832 for full-time construction oversight for t...
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