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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Planning and Development
Vendor: Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., Rosemont, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Phase III engineering services for construction oversight relating to construction of approximately 1.3 miles of the Des Plaines River Trail from Fullerton to North Avenue known as Segment 7.
Contract Value: $1,239,837.50 (which includes 10%, $112,712.50, contingency)
Contract Period: 9/1/2026 - 8/31/2029
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY2026 $225,425.00, FY2027 $845,343.75, FY2028 $56,356.25 ($1,127,125.00) but subject to grant reimbursement of 80% ($901,700.00). The total Forest Preserves share would not exceed $338,137.50 ($225,425.00 plus an additional 10% contingency of $112,712.50).
Accounts: Professional Services (51009.520830, 51010.520830, 51029.520830, 51033.520830, 51034.520830, 51036.520830, 51037.520830); and future Construction & Development accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000018441 issued in response to RFQ #26-80-014172
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
The contract-specific Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goal for this contract is set to zero.
District(s): 9
Summary: Phase III engineering services are needed to oversee the rehabilitation of approximately 1.3 miles of the Des Plaines River Trail, including construction of new trail alignment, elevated boardwalk structure, rehabilitation of the 1st Avenue underpass, and a trail connection to Evans Field (Elmwood Park) and to Strieby Drive (River Grove), including signalized crossing at Strieby Drive. A federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L) grant will fund up to 80% ($901,700.00) of the total contract amount of $1,127,125.00 (excluding contingency). The Forest Preserves will be responsible for 20% ($225,425.00) of the cost as provided in a separate Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation, which is the subject of a separate Board resolution (Board Item No. 26-0310). A 10% contingency has been added so the total Forest Preserves share would not exceed $338,137.50 ($225,425.00 plus an additional 10% contingency of $112,712.50). Six (6) firms responded to a publicly advertised Request for Qualifications. Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. was selected based on qualifications.
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