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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Tim Weidner, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: February 16, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 1 Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $251,869.00, and the appropriation of $251,869.00 of MFT Funds for the Mitchell Road at Sullivan Road Intersection Project.
PURPOSE:
This is a Resolution to approve the above referenced Engineering Services Agreement and to appropriate Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds as required by the Illinois Highway Code for Section 23-00360-00-TL.
BACKGROUND:
The City applied for federal funding in the March 2022 Kane-Kendall Council of Mayors (KKCOM) Call for Projects and secured funding for 9 different projects, with 5 additional projects placed in the contingency program. This project was selected to be in KKCOM's 5-year program for Construction funds to be used in 2027. In order to remain on schedule, it is necessary to start the Phase 1 Preliminary Engineering Study at this time.
The project will include improving the intersection of Mitchell Road and Sullivan Road by adding turn lanes and a traffic signal. The work will include associated drainage improvements, pavement markings, and an interconnect with the intersection of Mitchell Road and Indian Trail. A location map is included as Exhibit 'D'. The funding ratio for this project is 80/20 (80% federal / 20% local) for Construction, up to a maximum amount of $1,520,000. This project will utilize federal funds to improve the corridor and increase capacity and safety at this intersection.
DISCUSSION:
The City published a Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) for these Phase 1 Engineering services on October 27, 2022. Seventeen (17) firms submitted their qualifications and experience. Staff reviewed the qualifications and determined that Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly, Inc. (CMT) of Aurora, IL was the most qualified with the top 3 firm's scores attached as Exh...
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