The 2023 approved budget includes $1,816,800 for the rehabilitation of the Station #17 water tank located at 222 N. Ridge Avenue (Public Works). The Station consists of (2) one-million gallon and (1) two-million-gallon water storage tanks.

As part of the evaluation of the two-million-gallon tank decommissioning, Staff and the consulting engineer determined additional improvements necessary to redirect water to and from the appropriate remaining storage tanks.  This includes installing new piping underground to decommission the two-million-gallon tank and redirect water flow to/from the two smaller one-million-gallon tanks on site. Robinson Engineering prepared project specifications and construction documents, which were advertised and circulated to known qualified contractors for this portion of the project, as well as the demolition contract, which is proposed to be awarded alongside this project.

Two separate bid openings were held on November 3, 2023. (One for the tank demolition and one for tank painting/pipe modifications). Both were opened and publicly read aloud.  The results of the painting and pipe modifications portion of the project are provided below:

CONTRACTOR TOTAL BID

Tecorp, Inc, Joliet, IL $1,188,907

Jetco, LTD, Wauconda, IL $1,269,757 
Era-Valdivia, Chicago, IL $1,327,350 
Neumann Co., Memillam, WI $1,875,200                                                                                                                     
Staff has followed up with references for Tecorp, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder for the tank painting and pipe modifications, and have identified no concerns. The bidder has been determined to be responsible and their submission meets all required specifications. The Village’s consulting engineer has also reviewed all the required documentation and recommends award of the tank painting and pipe modifications bid to Tecorp, Inc. in the amount of $1,188,907.

Funds for these services are available in Account No. 505-9001-550250 (WA1101).

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the Village Board award a contract for tank painting and pipe modifications at Station #17 to Tecorp, Inc., for a not-to-exceed cost of $1,188,907 and authorize Staff to execute all necessary documents.