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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 Strand Associates, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $243,520.00, and the appropriation of $243,520.00 of MFT Funds for the Liberty Street Reconstruction / Resurfacing 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 23-00357-00-PV.
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 2026. In order to remain on schedule, it is necessary to start the Phase 1 Preliminary Engineering Study at this time.
The project will include the reconstruction of Liberty Street from Sartor Lane to County Line Road and resurfacing from Crane Street to Sartor Lane. A Location Map is included as Exhibit 'D'. The project will include addition of turn lanes, curb and gutter, and coordination with the City's new consolidated public works facility. The funding ratio for these projects is 80/20 (80% federal / 20% local) for Construction and Construction Engineering, up to a maximum amount of $885,920. Resurfacing projects like this help reduce the burden of funding the City's yearly resurfacing program with local and MFT funding sources, and this project in particular will replace deteriorated pavement that will become significant to City operations.
DISCUSSION:
The City published a Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) for these Phase 1 Engineering services on October 27, 2022. Eight (8) firms submitted their qualifications and experience. Staff reviewed the...
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