The approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes funding in 2022 for the annual Water Main and Sewer Rehabilitation / Replacement Program. These projects are part of the Village's ongoing program to replace and rehabilitate the Village's aging water main and sewer collection systems. The Public Works Department evaluates and prioritizes the water main and sewer pipe replacements based on defect severity, occurrence interval of failures, service reliability, and other related parameters. 
 
Proposals for Professional Engineering Design Services related to the 2022 Water and Sewer System Improvements Program were solicited from six qualified firms which possess extensive experience in this type of design work. The program scope includes the design for replacement of approximately 12,000 lineal feet of existing water main, field construction inspection, and engineering services related to spot repairs of sanitary sewers.
 
This proposal establishes hourly rates for various engineering disciplines to design and provide construction inspection services for water main replacement, sewer replacement and spot repair, as well as storm sewer repairs. The Village received three proposals which were evaluated based on cost, experience, and the firm's understanding and ability to perform the scope of services. The cost submitted by each firm is summarized below for the FY2022 Program:
 
BIDDER                                     TOTAL COST
 
IMEG Corporation                           $155,190
Haeger Engineering                        $189,750
Burns & McDonnell Engineering        $213,992
 
IMEG Corporation provided the most comprehensive proposal which addresses all aspects of the required scope of work. IMEG has worked with the Village over the last six years with water main replacement projects, and staff has been very pleased with their work. IMEG has been determined to be responsible, and staff recommends award.

Funding for these services is available in Account No. 505-9001-571.50-25 (WA9001). It is understood that funding for this program is contingent upon the approval of funds each year within the Capital Improvement Plan. 
   
RECOMMENDATION
 
It is recommended that the Village Board award a three-year contract for Water and Sewer Improvements - Professional Engineering Design to IMEG Corporation of Gurnee, Illinois, for the not-to-exceed annual cost of $155,190 and authorize staff to execute the necessary documents.