Michigan Avenue Improvement Project (Kenilworth to Central)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Project Location(s):South Michigan Avenue from West Central Boulevard to West Kenilworth Avenue
Project Status:Punch List
Bid Opening Date:Friday, May 15, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.
QuestCDN Number:6968271
Construction Start Date:July 2020
Construction Completion Date:2020
Contractor:United Enterprise, LLC
Construction Engineer:Strand Associates, Inc.
Design Engineer:Baxter & Woodman Inc.
Awarded Contract Amount:$1,328,629.90
Adjusted Final Contract Amount:TBD
Funding Sources:Street Improvement Fund, GO Bonds, Wastewater Fund, Water Supply Fund, Sewer Separation Fund

OBJECTIVE

To improve the condition of the roadway and utilities by means of reconstruction of the existing roadway and separation of the combined sewer system.

DESCRIPTION

This project consists of pavement improvements on South Michigan Avenue from Central Boulevard to Kenilworth Avenue and the separation of the existing combined sewer main.

JUSTIFICATION

The Village’s pavement management program has determined that the condition of the street has deteriorated to the point that pavement reconstruction is needed. The sewer separation was identified by the CBBEL flood control study, and will help alleviate stormwater issues. This project is to be partially funded by voter approved bond proceeds.

BIDDING INFORMATION

The Bidding Documents must be obtained electronically at www.questcdn.com for a non-refundable fee of thirty dollars ($30.00). The documents may be downloaded by entering Quest Project Number #6968271 on www.questcdn.com. A “Not for Bid” hard copy of the documents will be on file for inspection at the office of the Village of Villa Park Public Works Department, 11 West Home Avenue, Villa Park, Illinois, 60181.

Bidding Documents

  1. Advertisement for Bids - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  2. Specs - NOT FOR BID - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  3. Plans - NOT FOR BID - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  4. Addendum 01 - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  5. Addendum 02 - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)

Contract Documents

  1. Phase II Engineering - Baxter and Woodman - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  2. Construction - United Enterprise, LLC - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)

Related Documents

  1. Location Map - Michigan Avenue Improvement Project (Kenilworth to Central)
  2. Letter to Residents - Notice 02 - Sewer Televising Second Notice - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  3. Letter to Residents - Notice 03 - Resident Checklist - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  4. Letter to Residents - Notice 04 - Construction Start-Lead Notice - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  5. Letter to Residents - Notice 05 - Resident Checklist #2 - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  6. Letter to Residents - Notice 06 - Water Shutoff 01 - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  7. Letter to Residents - Notice 07 - Water Shutoff 02 - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  8. Letter to Residents - Notice 08 - Water Shutoff 03 - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  9. Letter to Residents - Notice 09 - Construction Delay - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  10. Letter to Residents - Notice 10 - Driveway Access - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  11. Letter to Residents - Notice 11 - Driveway Access Extension - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  12. Letter to Residents - Notice 12 - Driveway Access - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  13. Letter to Residents - Notice 13 - Driveway Apron Concrete Changes - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  14. Letter to Residents - Notice 14 - Driveway Access - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  15. Letter to Residents - Notice 15 - Temporary Road Closures - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)
  16. Letter to Residents - Notice 16 - Parkway Grass - Michigan (Kenilworth to Central)

PROJECT UPDATES

Posted DateDescription
August 6, 2021Construction is substantially complete. Punch list work is currently in progress. A change order has been approved to balance quantities to date.
July 23, 2021Punch list work is currently in progress. A change order to balance quantities to date has been submitted for consideration at the July 26, 2021 Village Board meeting.
June 11, 2021Construction is substantially complete. Staff has performed a punch list inspection and is working to coordinate the completion of that punch list work.
May 28, 2021Staff is working to coordinate the completion of the remaining punch list work.
April 30, 2021Staff performed a punch list inspection this week.
April 23, 2021New parkway trees were planted this week. Only punch list work remains.
April 16, 2021Punch list work remains including the planting of trees and dressing up any deficiencies with restoration.
January 1, 2021Construction is substantially complete. Punch list work remains.
December 11, 2020Construction is substantially complete. The contractor is working on punch list items.
December 4, 2020Final asphalt surface paving is complete. Parkway restoration is currently in progress and should be completed by the end of the week.
November 20, 2020A preliminary layer of asphalt, or “binder course”, was placed this week. Final asphalt surface paving is expected to be completed next week. Parkway restoration is also expected to be underway next week.
November 13, 2020Construction of new curbs, sidewalks, and driveway aprons has been completed on the north block and is wrapping up on the south block. A preliminary layer of asphalt, or “binder course”, is expected to be placed on both blocks next week.
November 6, 2020Construction on the curbs, sidewalk and driveway aprons have been constructed on the North block and are wrapping on the South block. Asphalt binder is expected to be placed next week for the first course of the road surface.
October 30, 2020Nicor Gas has lowered gas services that were determined during construction to be in conflict with the pavement. Construction on the curbs, sidewalk and driveway aprons have been constructed on the North Block and will advance to the southern block next week.
October 9, 2020Underground utility work is complete. Nicor Gas is in the process of lowering gas services that were determined during construction to be in conflict with the pavement.
October 2, 2020Underground utility work is complete. Nicor Gas is in the process of lowering gas services that were determined during construction to be in conflict with the pavement.
September 18, 2020Underground utility work is finishing up and the pavement removal is underway. Installation of the new storm sewer main is complete, and work is now in progress on water services, sanitary services, and storm drain stubs.
September 4, 2020Underground utility work is currently underway. Installation of the new storm sewer main is complete, and work is now in progress on water services, sanitary services, and storm drain stubs.
August 28, 2020Underground utility work is currently underway.  Installation of the new storm sewer main is complete, and work is now in progress on water services, sanitary services, and storm drain stubs.
July 17, 2020Preliminary construction efforts began this week. Full construction operations are expected to begin next week.
July 10, 2020A construction contract has been executed with United Enterprise, LLC. A pre-construction meeting has been held. Construction is expected to begin the week of July 13, 2020.
July 3, 2020A contract for this project has been awarded to United Enterprise, LLC. Staff is in the process of executing contracts. A pre-construction meeting was held and the contractor is looking to begin work the week of July 6th.
June 26, 2020A contract for this project has been awarded to United Enterprise, LLC. Staff is in the process of executing contracts. A pre-construction meeting has also been scheduled.
June 12, 2020A bid opening for this project was held on May 15, 2020. A contract award recommendation has been submitted for consideration at the June 22, 2020 board meeting.
May 22, 2020A bid opening for this project was held on May 15, 2020. Staff is working to review the bids and check the references of bidders.
May, 15, 2020A bid opening was held Friday, May 15, 2020. The apparent low bidder is United Enterprise, LLC, of Brookfield, IL. Staff is reviewing the submitted bid documents.
May 8, 2020This project is currently out to bid. A bid opening is scheduled for May 15, 2020.
May 1, 2020An addendum has been issued for this project. The bid opening has been moved to May 15, 2020.
April 1, 2020The project is official out to bid. Bidding documents can be found at QuestCDN.com, project #6968271. The bid opening is scheduled for May 1, 2020.
January 3, 2020Design continues. Construction is expected to take place in 2020.
November 15, 2018Design continues.
April 3, 2018Design of the project is ongoing.
December 19, 2017A second notice regarding sewer televising was sent to residents. The first notice was combined with another project.
October 27, 2017Design of the project begins.