Title
Drainage Improvement - Ditch Cleaning and shaping at two locations, Brown Park and Villa West Creek - Excavation Contractor Proposals
History
Silt and debris are washed into the Village storm water system as part of the normal function. As this silt collects at various locations, periodic maintenance is required to clear obstructions and ensure proper drainage. Occasionally, this maintenance requires the machinery, equipment and expertise of an excavation contractor. Currently, we have two locations requiring this contracted service; the ditch through Brown Park at the southeast corner of 147th Street and Westwood Drive, and a short section of the Villa West Creek behind the homes at approximately 13836 - 13844 86th Avenue.
Staff requested proposals from three excavation/restoration contractors to clear and restore the ditch bottoms at both locations. All three contractors submitted proposals. Proposals were received from Airy’s Inc. of Tinley Park, Illinois ($57,330 - Brown Park, $85,995 Villa West Creek); Thornton Equipment Services of Mokena, Illinois ($16,945 - Brown Park, $2,595 Villa West Creek); and V3 Companies of Woodridge, Illinois ($35,650 - Brown Park, $4,980 Villa West Creek). All proposals incorporate the use of Village staff and trucks working jointly with the contractor to haul and dispose of excess excavated material.
After reviewing the proposals, staff determined that Thornton Equipment Services would provide professional ditch cleaning and restoration work at the lowest cost at both locations. Staff recommends approving the proposals from Thornton Equipment Services of Mokena, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $16,945 for the Brown Park ditch, and $2,595 for the Villa West Creek (plus $5,000 contingency), for a total cost not to exceed $24,540.
On June 5, 2017, this item was reviewed by the Public Works Committee and recommended for approval and referred to the VIllage Board of Trustees for consideration.
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