Title
RFP #26-022 LaGrange Road Irrigation Maintenance
History
From 2019 through 2021, the LaGrange Rd. irrigation system was contractually maintained by Halloran and Yauch. Work performed included seasonal startup and shutdown of irrigation systems, as well as routine maintenance. Services supported the health and appearance of landscaped areas along this key roadway, helping the Village maintain consistent irrigation operations and protect the investment in roadside aesthetics.
In 2022 and 2023, irrigation maintenance to the LaGrange Rd. system was performed in-house. The maintenance of this 4.5-mile stretch of roadway irrigation proved to be difficult to accomplish in-house.
In 2024, a contract was awarded to MBS Water Features, Inc. to maintain the LaGrange Rd. irrigation system.
Maintenance shifted in-house again in 2025 as the Village sought to utilize the specialized skills of an Athletics Division staff person. Due to the high demand and needs associated with maintaining and preparing Village athletic fields for use by athletic organizations and tournaments, along with the set-up/tear -down, day of event production demands, the Athletics Division was unable to focus on LaGrange Rd. irrigation. The individual who would have maintained the system has since retired.
Simple irrigation system maintenance is currently being performed by multiple individuals within the Athletics Division. Repairs which are more complex, or time-consuming, are handled contractually to maximize staff efficiency.
To ensure the start-up, in-season maintenance consistent with the scope of work and fall shut down to the LaGrange Rd. irrigation corridor is properly met in 2026 and future years, staff budgeted funds to contract an irrigation company to perform the necessary work. Doing this allows Village staff to remain focused on supporting field and event demands during the peak season.
On March 10, 2026, RFP #26-022, LaGrange Rd. Irrigation Maintenance was issued seekin...
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