2016 Home Avenue Water Tower Grounding Project

General Information

Project Location(s):11 West Home Avenue
Project Status:Completed
Bid Opening Date:August, 23, 2016
Start Date:October 17, 2016
Tentative Completion Date:November 21, 2017
Contractor:Misfits Construction Company
Construction Engineer:Terra Consulting Group, LTD.
Design Engineer:Terra Consulting Group, LTD.
Awarded Contract Amount:$104,000.00
Funding Sources:Water Supply Fund


Description

This project consists of the installation of electrical grounding equipment on and adjacent to the water tower located at 11 West Home Avenue. The project also includes other related work, including earthwork and grading, removal and replacement of chain line fence, installation of a concrete spill pad, and placement of topsoil and sod.

Bidding Documents

Contract

 Planholders

OrganizationOrganization Address
Misfits Construction Company233 South Wacker Drive
Suite 8400
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Mextel Communications800 Maple Lane
Bensenville, Illinois 60106
Frontline Communications1292 Humbracht Circle
Unit B
Bartlett, Illinois 60103


Project Updates

Posted DateDescription
March 3, 2017This project is now complete.
December 16, 2016A final change order will be presented to the Board for consideration at the 12/19/2016 Board Meeting.
November 25, 2016All work is complete. Staff is working to closeout the project.
November 18, 2016Restoration efforts continue.
November 11, 2016All installation work is complete and restoration efforts are underway.
November 4, 2016The copper for grounding grid has been installed and welding of the various pieces has begun.
October 28, 2016Excavation for the installation of the grounding system have begun.
October 21, 2016Misfits Construction was in laying out the project. Construction activities should begin next week.
September 30, 2016A pre-construction meeting was held this week. Construction is anticipated to begin in the middle of October.
September 16, 2016A contract was awarded at the Board Meeting on 09/12/2016. A pre-construction meeting is scheduled for 09/27/2016.
September 2, 2016Staff is working to prepare a recommendation for the Board at the 09/12/2016 board meeting.
August 26, 2016A bid opening was held on 08/23/2016. Staff is working to confirm the contractor is qualified to perform the work.
August 5, 2016This project will be advertised on 08/05/2016. The bid opening will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Public Works Department, 11 West Home Avenue, Villa Park, IL.