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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Brian Witkowski, P.E., New Development Engineer
DATE: September 26, 2024
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering Services contract with HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $1,924,344.00 for the Farnsworth- Bilter-Church Roadway Widening, Resurfacing, and Intersection Improvements.
PURPOSE:
To approve entering into a Phase 3 contract for Construction Engineering services with HR. Green, Inc.
BACKGROUND:
This project has been planned for many years as the ultimate build-out of Farnsworth Ave and Bilter Road for the sections covered in this contract. The project is located on Farnsworth Ave from I-88 interchange to the lane drop approximately 700 feet south of Butterfield Rd, Bilter Rd from Church Road intersection to the west leg of Premium Outlets Blvd and Church Rd from approximately 220 feet north of the Bilter Rd intersection to approximately 800 feet south of the Bilter Intersection in the City of Aurora, Kane County, IL. The gross and net length is 9,134 ft (1.73 miles).
The work consists of roadway widening and resurfacing of approximately 1.73 miles. Farnsworth Ave is widening from a 4-lane section to a 6-lane section consistent with the cross section found north of Butterfield Road. Bilter Road is generally widening from a 2-lane cross section to a 4-lane cross section and Church Road is widening from a 2-lane cross section to a 3-lane cross section. The work will generally include the removal and replacement of existing pavement, installation of new watermain, storm sewer, sidewalk, ADA ramps, bike path, lighting and traffic signals along with work including signing, intersection radii widening, pavement marking, landscaping, and all other collateral work necessary to complete the project in accordance with the plans.
HR Green was instrumental in aiding the City of Aurora during the Phase I and Phase II portion of this project and were selected as part ...
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