North Side Sidewalk Project

General Information

Project Location(s):This project consists of the installation of new sidewalk in the "North Side" area of Villa Park: an area bounded by Armitage Avenue on the north, North Avenue (Illinois Route 64) on the south, Harvard Avenue on the west, and Ardmore Avenue on the east.
Project Status:Under Construction
Start Date:September 6, 2016
Tentative Completion Date:May 2017
Contractor:Triggi Construction, Inc.
Construction Engineer:Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD.
Design Engineer:Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
Awarded Contract Amount:$1,087,965.38
Final Contract Amount:To Be Determined
Funding Sources:Capital Projects; North Avenue TIF; Target TIF; TCM Grant


Objective

To increase pedestrian safety and provide better access to residences and businesses on the north side of the Village.

Description

This project consists of the installation of new sidewalk in the "North Side" area of Villa Park: an area bounded by Armitage Avenue on the north, North Avenue (Illinois Route 64) on the south, Harvard Avenue on the west, and Ardmore Avenue on the east. The Federal Transportation Control Measures (TCM) Program will provide funding for approximately seventy-five percent (75%) of construction costs.

Justification

Sidewalks were previously constructed on North Avenue and Addison Road. The sidewalks proposed north of North Avenue would provide safer pedestrian access to the nearby businesses, parks, and other pedestrian destinations.

Bid Documents

Project Documents

Contracts

Project Updates

Posted DateDescription
September 22, 2017Staff is working to close out the project.
September 8, 2017Corrective work was completed this week. Staff is working to close out the project.
June 9, 2017All major parkway restoration work is complete. Only minor issues remain.
May 26, 2017Parkway restoration work continued this week.
May 12, 2017Parkway restoration work continued this week.
May 5, 2017No work this week due to rain. The contractor will return next week, weather permitting.
April 28, 2017The landscaper was in this week preparing areas for topsoil and sod.
April 21, 2017A construction kick-off meeting was held on 04/20/2017 and work is expected to begin in May.
April 14, 2017A construction kick-off meeting has been scheduled for 04/20/2017.
March 24, 2017Construction is expected to resume in April.
December 16, 2016The project has been shutdown for the winter. Activities will continue in the spring when weather permits.
December 9, 2016The contractor is working to prepare the project for a winter shutdown.
December 2, 2016Restoration efforts will continue until complete or weather ends construction for the season.
November 18, 2016Restoration efforts will continue until complete.
November 11, 2016All asphalt and concrete work has been completed. Restoration efforts began this week and will continue until complete.
November 4, 2016All that remains is detectable warning installation.
October 28, 2016Sidewalk installation is nearly complete. Restoration efforts should begin upon the completion of the sidewalk.
October 21, 2016Sidewalk installation is in progress and will hopefully be completed in the next couple weeks.
October 14, 2016Sidewalk installation is in progress as well as driveway apron restoration.
October 7, 2016All underground work is complete and sidewalk installation is in progress.
September 30, 2016In-house efforts to remove the trees is complete. Culvert work is complete except for a conflict with Comcast. The majority of sidewalk has been installed on the east side of Yale Avenue and the south side of Belden Avenue.
September 23, 2016In-house efforts to remove the trees continues. Construction began this week on culvert installation and excavation for the new sidewalk.
September 16, 2016In-house efforts to remove the trees continues. The subcontractor has been approved by IDOT and construction is expected to begin next week.
September 9, 2016In-house efforts to remove the trees continues. The contractor is having issues getting IDOT approval. As soon as those issues have been resolved construction will begin, most likely next week.
September 2, 2016In-house efforts to remove the trees continues. The contractor plans to start construction on 09/06/2016.
August 26, 2016All tree removal has been marked and in-house efforts to remove the trees have begun.
August 19, 2016Residents were notified of the upcoming work and in-house tree removal is scheduled to begin next week. The contractor plans to start construction on 09/06/2016.
August 12, 2016The pre-construction meeting was held and the contractor plans to start construction on 09/06/2016.
July 22, 2016IDOT has awarded a contract and scheduled a pre-construction meeting for 08/10/2016.
July 8, 2016The Village is waiting for IDOT to award a contract. Construction can't start until IDOT awards a contract.
July 1, 2016IDOT will not award this contract due to the lack of a State Budget. Construction can't start until IDOT awards a contract.
June 17, 2016Bids for this project were opened on 06/10/2016. The apparent low bidder was Triggi Construction. Staff has given IDOT its concurrence to award a contract.
April 29, 2016All environmental work has been completed and this project is targeting a June 2016 IDOT letting.
March 4, 2016Due to environmental concerns this project has been moved to the 06/10/2016 IDOT Letting.
February 26, 2016Pre-final plans were submitted to IDOT on 12/04/2015.The project is targeting the April 2016 IDOT letting. Some environmental work is ongoing. Draft funding and construction engineering agreements have been submitted to IDOT for review.
February 12, 2016Staff has selected CBBEL to preform Phase III construction engineering services. CBBEL has submitted a proposal and Staff is reviewing it. Staff is also working with True North Consultants to complete environmental paper work requested by IDOT.
February 5, 2016Staff has interviewed two consultants this week and is contracting references prior to selecting the Phase III Engineer.
January 29, 2016Staff has short listed 2 consultants and is contacting them to set up interviews for Phase III Engineering.
January 22, 2016Staff received qualifications from 4 consultants for Phase III Engineering and is working to review those qualifications and select the most qualified consultant.
December 4, 2015Staff has reviewed an updated cost estimate provided by consultant Baxter & Woodman and found it to be acceptable. Pre-final plans were submitted to IDOT on 12/04/2015.
October 16, 2015Staff learned this week that the additional Surface Transportation Program - Transportation Control Measures (STP-TCM) funding requested for this project in August will be recommended for award.
October 9, 2015Engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman has provided staff with pre-final plans and specifications.
September 11, 2015Engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman is nearing completion of its preparation of pre-final plans and specifications. Staff submitted an updated grant application for STP-TCM funding for construction and would also include funding for construction engineering, which was not previously eligible. Bidding will probably be delayed until it is determined whether the Village will be awarded the additional grant funds.
September 4, 2015Engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman is nearing completion of its preparation of pre-final plans and specifications. Staff submitted an updated grant application for STP-TCM funding for this project on 08/07/2015. The grant, if awarded, would provide additional funding for construction and would also include funding for construction engineering, which was not previously eligible. Bidding will probably be delayed until it is determined whether the Village will be awarded the additional grant funds.
August 28, 2015Engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman is nearing completion of its preparation of pre-final plans and specifications.
August 21, 2015Engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman is nearing completion of its preparation of pre-final plans and specifications.
August 14, 2015Engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman is nearing completion of its preparation of pre-final plans and specifications.
August 7, 2015Staff re-submitted a grant application this week for STP-TCM funding for this project. The grant, if awarded, would provide additional funding for construction and would also include funding for construction engineering, which was not previously eligible.
May 29, 2015Staff continued to work with engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman this week to complete Phase II design engineering of this project. Staff held a meeting with the Economic Development Director this week to discuss some project issues.
May 22, 2015Staff continued to work with engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman this week to complete Phase II design engineering of this project.
May 15, 2015Staff conducted a site visit this week with engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman.
May 8, 2015Staff attended an IDOT Phase II design engineering kick-off meeting on 05/07/2015.
May 1, 2015Staff held a Phase II design engineering progress meeting with engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman on 04/27/2015. Staff has also scheduled a Phase II design engineering kick-off meeting with IDOT for the TCM grant on 05/07/2015.
April 24, 2015Staff is working to schedule a Phase II kick-off meeting with IDOT.
March 6, 2015The Village previously received the Phase I design report from IDOT. Phase II design engineering of this project will be completed in conjunction with the Twin Lakes Street Improvement Project. The proposed design contract has been submitted for consideration at the 03/09/2015 Village Board meeting. Construction is to be 75% federally funded. Village staff also recently submitted a grant application that would provide 80% funding for Phase III construction inspection and provide an additional 5% funding for construction.
February 27, 2015Staff received a proposal for Phase II design engineering services from engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman this week. Staff is now working to review the proposal. Staff has received approval from IDOT of revised Phase I preliminary engineering.
February 13, 2015Staff is awaiting a proposal for Phase II design engineering services from engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman.
January 30, 2015Staff has scheduled a meeting next week with engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman to coordinate this project with proposed street improvements.
December 19, 2014Staff is awaiting a proposal for Phase II design engineering services for engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman.
November 14, 2104Staff is discussing several options with engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman to bring the construction cost estimate and the grant funding for this project in line with each other. Staff has received approval from IDOT of revised Phase I preliminary engineering.
November 7, 2014Staff has requested an updated proposal from engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman for the completion of Phase II design engineering of this project.
August 1, 2014Staff received a proposal this week from engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman for the completion of Phase II design engineering of this project.
April 11, 2014Staff received approval from IDOT this week of the revised Phase I preliminary engineering report prepared and submitted by engineering consultant Baxter Woodman.
April 4, 2014Engineering consultant Baxter & Woodman has submitted a revised Phase I preliminary engineering report to IDOT. Staff is awaiting review and approval of that report by IDOT. Staff has received notification that the application which was resubmitted for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant funding for Phase II and Phase III engineering for this project was not selected for funding.


Planholders

OrganizationOrganization Address
Alliance Contractors, Inc.1166 Lake Avenue
Woodstock, IL
Acura, Inc.556 County Line Road
Bensenville, IL 60106
Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc.1205 Garland Road
Wauconda, IL 60106
Capitol Cement Co., Inc.6231 N. Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60646
Copenhaver Construction, Inc.75 Koppie Dr.
Gilberts, IL 60136
Chicagoland Paving225 Tesler Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Schroeder Asphalt Services11033 S. Grant Highway
Marengo, IL 60152
J.A. Johnson Paving1025 E. Addison Court
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
R.W. Dunteman Co.600 S. Lombard Road
Addison, IL 60101
Copenhaver Construction Inc.75 Koppie Drive
Gilberts, IL 60136
Davis Concrete Construction Co.11633 South Mayfield Avenue
Alsip, IL 60803
R.W. Dunteman Company600 S. Lombard Road
Addison, IL 60101
G&M Cement Construction Inc.58 W. Commercial Road
Addison, IL 60101
Glenbrook Excavating and Concrete, Inc.1350 N. Old Rand Road
Wauconda, IL 60084
Greco Contractors, Inc.2100 South Mount Prospect Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018
K-Five Construction Corporation13769 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
Landmark Contractors, Inc.11916 W. Main St.
Huntley, IL 60142
Lorusso Cement Contractors, Inc.1090 Carolina Drive
West Chicago, IL 60185
MYS, Incorporated7801 W. Deerwood Drive
Palos Park, IL 60464
Martam Construction Incorporated1200 Gasket Drive
Elgin, IL 60120
LaJobie Mosley d/b/a
Lion Construction 1 LLC		2598 S. 14000 E Road
Pembroke, IL 60958
J&J Newell Concrete Contractors, Inc.14500 Alice Avenue
Burnham, IL 60633
RNR Contractors249 East Route 6, Suite 152
Morris, IL 60450
Sumit Construction Co., Inc.4150 W. Wrightwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60639
Triggi Construction, Inc.1975 Powis Road
West Chicago, IL 60185
Vixen Construction, Inc.7600 West 79th Street
Bridgeview, IL 60455


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