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WRB LLC Contract, Professional Services Public Works
History
The Village’s Public Works Department has been operating without a permanently appointed Director since former Director John Ingram’s retirement in June 2019. The Department staffing does not currently include an Assistant Director position.
Since the retirement of the prior Director, the position has been filled by the Streets and Storm Water Operations Manager, Rich Rittenbacher, on an interim basis. While Mr. Rittenbacher has done a commanding job in filling the role, staff is now aware that Mr. Rittenbacher will be taking the Village’s Early Retirement Incentive (ERI), leaving us once again to backfill the position on an interim basis until a permanent Director is appointed. This position is currently posted to be filled.
Staff contacted all known providers for this type of service including: WRB LLC, GovHR (GovTemps), Christopher B. Burke Engineering Limited (CBBEL), Robinson Engineering, and HR Green, seeking proposals for such services. Of these companies, only GovHR, CBBEL, and WRB LLC provided proposals for review. GovHR (GovTemps) did not feel that their candidates fit the desired area of expertise but offered two candidates without the necessary background as alternatives. CBBEL initially provided a proposal but later withdrew stating that their candidates, while experienced Public Works Directors, did not have the proper management approach for this position. WRB LLC provided a proposal and references, including prior service as the Interim Director of Public Works in the neighboring Village of Tinley Park.
One of WRB LLC’s references was overseas and could not return the call. The other two references relayed nothing but the utmost confidence and respect for WRB LLC and its Managing Director, William R. Balling; who would also be assigned to the Orland Park position. Each stated that Mr. Balling provided excellent service, exceeded the hours that he billed for, and wa...
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