The 2020 Stormwater Utility budget includes funds for Professional Engineering Services for the Berkley/Hintz Stormwater Improvement Project.  This project labeled as Area C in Christopher Burke's preliminary engineering report was identified by the Board-authorized Flood Studies prepared after the July 23, 2011 record-breaking rain event. 

Staff developed a Request for Proposals (RFP) which included the design and construction inspection services for the Berkley/Hintz Stormwater, Roadway Reconstruction, and Watermain Project.  The project includes the construction of stormwater storage and installation of larger storm sewer pipes, replacement and relocation of watermain, and street reconstruction.

Proposals were requested from four qualified professional engineering consultants for design, permit preparation and submittals, preparation of construction plans, bid letting/recommendation, and construction engineering for all the work summarized above in the area known as the Berkley/Hintz Area. 

Two proposals were received on November 22, 2019. One of the two responding firms was interviewed on December 11th.

The total budget for the Stormwater Control Improvements, street reconstruction, and the watermain replacement is $5.5 million.

The total costs for the two proposals received were as follows:

BIDDER                                                       TOTAL BID

Clark Dietz                                                    $334,940

Crawford, Murphy and Tilly (CMT)                   $343,434

Both proposals were reviewed and tabulated by Village Staff.  Although the lowest proposal received was from Clark Dietz, after discussing the proposals, Staff concurred that CMT's approach had the greatest value to the Village.  This concurrence was confirmed in an interview with the CMT team on December 11th.

Staff has confirmed with the Finance Department that funds are available in Account No. 426-7101-571.50-25.

In order to complete the project in 2020, Staff will need to begin the design process as soon as possible. 

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Village Board award the Berkley/Hintz Area Stormwater, Roadway, and Watermain Engineering Services Project to Crawford, Murphy and Tilly of Aurora, Illinois, in an amount not-to-exceed $343,434 and authorize Staff to execute the necessary documents.