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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Stephane A. Phifer, Director Planning and Zoning
DATE: March 15, 2016
SUBJECT:
Requesting Approval of a Professional Consulting Services Contract with WBK Engineering, LLC (WBK) for Construction Services for the RiverEdge Park Expansion Parcels at 310 and 330 N Broadway. (WBK - 16-00198 / AU22/2-15.132-PZ/L - SP - Ward 2)
PURPOSE:
The attached professional services contract with WBK in the amount of twenty-two thousand fifty dollars ($22,050) is for Construction Services to coordinate the site improvements for RiverEdge Park Expansion at 310 & 330 N Broadway with funds budgeted in account 236-1830-465.32-99 as part of the CIP A055 Broadway Redevelopment Corridor Project.
BACKGROUND:
The City recently acquired the properties at 310 and 330 N Broadway and seeks to complete the site restoration work to incorporate these properties into the overall RiverEdge Park site. The City seeks to engage a professional consulting services firm to manage the project as there are a number of complexities to the coordination of the site improvements within a tight construction timeline. The City desires to have the site improvements completed in time for this years' 4th of July festivities at the park. There will be work being completed by ComEd on the remediation of the former MGP site; by CB&I Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. on the remedial action plan for the balance of the site; and by Semper Fi Land Services, Inc. for the restoration and construction of the site improvements all of which needs to be successfully coordinated.
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to a previous contract WBK provided final engineering design, construction plans and specifications for the grading, paving, and drainage aspects of the project. WBK Engineering, LLC has provided a proposal to perform professional consulting services to manage the construction of the project for a fee, excluding contingency, in the amount ...
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