Title/Name/Summary
151st and West Ave - CBBEL's Contract Extension
History
On October 18, 2004, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) was awarded a contract to design and provide construction documents for the widening and reconstruction of 151st Street from Ravinia Avenue to West Avenue. Included in this project is the design of new water main, storm sewers, and intersection improvements at West Avenue and Ravinia Avenue.
On April 29, 2013, the Southwest Conference of Mayors (SCM) approved Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds for this project. SCM approved a maximum reimbursement amount of $2 million dollars for construction. The total estimated amount for construction is $5.9 million. Plan modifications and Phase I Engineering have been complete. CBBEL is currently working on the detailed construction drawings, right-of-way acquisition, and other related details.
Since this time, the Village has considered various locations to utilize roundabouts as an alternate means of enhancing traffic flow throughout the Village. The Village's Transportation Plan identified the intersection of 151st Street and West Avenue as a potential location for a roundabout. This intersection currently operates as an all-way stop intersection. As traffic increases throughout the area, especially with the expansion of Palos Health and Orland Park Health and Fitness Center, the level of service at this location will decrease; therefore, staff recommended studying the effectiveness of a roundabout at this location. Staff as well as CBBEL previously presented the roundabout findings and recommended moving forward with the proposed roundabout.
The Southwest Conference of Mayors approved the roundabout project for Federal STP funding (80% FED and 20% Village). CBBEL has completed the Phase I Engineering and had provided a scope of services and a not to exceed cost to provide Phase II Engineering services. The not to exceed amount is $99,972.90, of which 80% will be reimbu...
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