Title/Name/Summary
LaGrange Road Enhancements - Construction Contract Delivery Method
History
The Village of Orland Park is currently finalizing its landscape enhancements of the LaGrange Road corridor from 167th to 131st. The project includes brick paver sidewalks, irrigation, monuments, columns, decorative fencing, various plantings and decorative median walls. The Village continues to coordinate the design and approval of this work with IDOT. The enhancements were not included in IDOT’s contract and will be contracted independently through the Village. This in itself is a major project challenge; the risk of having another contractor performing work within IDOT’s work zone. There is standard language in the project specifications that IDOT’s contractor needs to coordinate and cooperate with Village contractors. As we know IDOT’s main goal is to complete LaGrange Road; and if for some reason the Village’s contractor is not in a position to perform work when IDOT allows, there is potential for delays and claims.
The Village recently contracted with V3 Companies to administer the independent enhancements contract. This includes coordinating with IDOT, inspecting the contractors work, answering requests for information and recommending payment for the contractor. As part of V3’s company structure, they do provide alternate construction delivery methods. The At-Risk Construction Management (CM) delivery system combines Construction Management with General Contracting. The CM acts as the Owner’s Agent during all pre-construction activities including program development, cost estimating, scheduling and bid solicitation. Depending on the contract payment structure (Lump Sum, GMP, Cost-Plus Fee); the CM’s fiduciary responsibility may shift at the start of construction. However, if the construction contract is defined as a cost of construction plus a CM fee, the CM remains as an agent for the owner while simultaneously being responsible for directing the...
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