Title
Pedestrian Bridge Inspection and Repairs - Proposal
History
Recently, the Public Works Department was notified of a safety problem with the pedestrian bridge on 108th Avenue over Marley Creek Tributary “C.” The bridge is a steel and wood deck construction and one of the wooden cross members had rotted and fallen through creating a hole. Public Works responded immediately and temporarily patched the area. No other wooden cross members on the bridge appeared to be in poor condition. However, since the bridge has never had a structural inspection, staff thought it prudent to have an inspection performed. Public Works has requested a cost estimate from Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. (CBBEL) of Rosemont, Illinois, for a thorough inspection and repair recommendation for the bridge on 108th Avenue over Marley Creek and an identical bridge on Wolf Road just south of 175th Street. Christopher Burke has submitted a cost of $4,250 per bridge for inspection, repair recommendations and drawings.
On September 14, 2009, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works and Engineering Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED AS PART OF THE SEPTEMBER 14, 2009, PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE PACKET.
Financial Impact
The 2008/2009 Fiscal Year Budget has Board approved line items (Account #031-6007-433.32-50 Contract Engineering and Account #031-6007-433.32-80 Contract Consulting) to cover the cost of this work.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve accepting the proposal from Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. (CBBEL) of Rosemont, Illinois, to perform two bridge inspections for a total amount not to exceed $4,250 per bridge;
And
Approve authorizing the Village Manager to execute the proposal/contract.