Title
Fairway Estates Stage 4 Drainage and Water Main Improvements GMP - Proposal
History
Fairway Estates subdivision was developed in phases starting in the late 1950s through the early 1970’s. The water mains were installed using cast iron pipes (current standard is a ductile iron pipe with a polyvinyl wrap). Over the 50+ years of service, the water mains have corroded on the exterior of the pipe and have caused numerous breaks. Public Works is systematically replacing and/or lining these older cast iron pipes throughout the village. In addition, the Fairway Estates subdivision area homes are prime candidates for remodeling, building additions and upgrades which will require larger water service sizes. This area is best suited for water main replacement instead of lining, allowing the opportunity to increase pipe diameter to improve flow characteristics and upgrade water services.
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) was approved to initiate phase 1 engineering for the Fairway Estates (Maycliff South Stage 2) Storm Water Improvement Project in November 2014. In August 2017 the Board approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) with Burke, LLC of Rosemont, Illinois for the storm water piping and first phase of water main replacement. In 2018 the Board once again approved a GMP utilizing Burke, LLC for Fairway Stage 2 water main replacement with additional storm improvements. Burke, LLC, working with their underground contractor was able to hold their pricing by continuing the work through the winter months. This was an unconventional approach for the village as these projects have always been performed during the regular construction season during early summer and fall months. We discovered many benefits to performing these projects during the winter. We received fewer noise and dust complaints, the contractor assisted with snow removal efforts, concrete and asphalt restorations were completed early before other construction projects started within th...
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