Title
Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC) Utility Relocation Project
History
In anticipation of Phase 2 of the Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC) Modernization Project, which is scheduled to begin in the Fall of 2026, Public Works has coordinated with Nicor and ComEd to prepare the site for the utility work necessary for the completion of this project. The project's successful completion requires relocating existing electrical and natural gas infrastructure within the CPAC facility to accommodate new utility connections.
Public Works collaborated with Tria Architecture, the architectural and engineering firm for the CPAC Modernization Project, to develop a bid-ready plan set for this work. These plans are included as supporting documentation and a scope of work summary is provided below:
- Furnish and install new Com Ed transformer pad and ground rods
- Furnish and install (2) 4” stub conduits for primary feed and (4) 4” stub conduits for secondary feed
- Furnish and install approximately 80’of 2 1/2” epoxy coated steel underground line
- Disconnect and abandon existing service to concession stand
- Furnish and install approximately 110’ of new 1 ½” gas riser
- Provide approximately 140’ of trenching
- Replace sidewalk after all underground work
- Provide landscape restoration at transformer pad and gas meters
F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC (“Paschen“) was the general contractor for Phase 1 of the CPAC Modernization Project, which was completed in the Spring of 2025. Paschen, who participates in the Omnia cooperative contracting process, was already intimately familiar with the facility’s utility infrastructure, opted to submit a proposal for the abovementioned scope of work. Additionally, Dav-Com Electric, Inc. (“Dav-Com”), who also are familiar with CPAC’s infrastructure and participate in joint purchasing cooperative Omnia Partners Contract #02-139, also submitted a proposal for this work. A summary of proposals for this project is provi...
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