Title
159th Street Overhead Utility Burial - Customer Work Agreement with ComEd
History
Staff have been coordinating with ComEd, Comcast, and AT&T on a project to underground the existing overhead utility facilities on the south side of 159th Street from west of Costco to LaGrange Road, as shown on the attached exhibit. The Village must execute separate work orders with each utility to complete the underground conversion. Undergrounding these facilities will enhance the reliability and resiliency of the electrical distribution system improve the appearance of the corridor, complement all the recent development/redevelopment in the area, reduce conflict with future roadway improvements, and improve the appearance of the corridor.
To initiate the design engineering of the project, ComEd requires an advanced deposit of $98,000.00. Based on a preliminary estimate, the construction cost for ComEd's portion of the work is anticipated to be $800,000.00, subject to refinement upon the completion of design. The construction cost will be presented to the Board for approval after the completion of design.
Financial Impact
The fee for the advanced engineering deposit is $98,000.00. This will be paid for through TIF funds.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the Customer Work Agreement with ComEd in an amount not to exceed $98,000.00, and as fully presented.
(Full motion - not necessary to be read)
I move to approve and authorize the execution of the Customer Work Agreement, dated March 13, 2026, with ComEd for the 159th Street Overhead Utility Burial project for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $98,000.00;
AND
To authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts and change orders, subject to Village attorney review.