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Agenda Item Details
Meeting Oct 15, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD - 7:00 p.m.
Category 8. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Subject 8.1 Motion to accept bid results for Levee 37: Burning Bush Trails Park Interior Drainage
Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $4,402,622.40.
Access Public
Type Action
Preferred Date Oct 15, 2019
Absolute Date Oct 15, 2019
Fiscal Impact Yes
Dollar Amount 4,402,622.40
Budgeted Yes
Budget Source Flood Control Construction Fund
Recommended Action Accept the lowest cost, responsive bid as submitted by DiMeo Brothers, Inc. of Elk Grove
village, Illinois for construction of Levee 37: Burning Bush Trails Park Interior Drainage
Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $4,402,622.40.
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Information
Levee 37 was constructed to protect homes and businesses from inundation by the Des Plaines River. The levee wall
serves as a physical barrier between record river crests and the adjacent residential neighborhoods.
It was designed and constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Local partners included the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Cook County Forest Preserve District, the Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC), the City of Prospect Heights, and the Village of Mount Prospect
(the Village). Construction was completed in 2011.
The total cost of construction was approximately $36,000,000. Federal and State of Illinois funds paid for all but
$500,000 of the tab. The City of Prospect Heights and the Village of Mount Prospect each contributed approximately
$250,000. USACE estimates that the levee helps avoid $3,000,000 worth of property damage each year.
The levee is comprised of 800 feet of sheet pile retaining wall, 1.3 miles of concrete floodwall, three (3) pump
stations, and numerous drainage structures. It protects over 260 acres of developed property in the City of Prospect
Heights and the Village of Mount Prospect.
Two (2) of these pumping stations are situated in Mount Prospect (Pump Station 1 and Pump Station 2). In addition,
400 feet of sheet pile retaining wall and 4,600 feet of concrete floodwall are within Mount Prospect corporate limits.
The Village of Mount Prospect is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and ultimate replacement of levee
system assets within its jurisdiction.
The levee provides effective protection from river flooding. It was tested by the record Des Plaines River crest in 2013
(rising to within 3 feet of overtopping the floodwall) and several subsequent elevated crests that would have
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generated flooding conditions if the levee was not constructed.
The levee is effective because it forms a complete seal between the river and adjacent land. This seal prevents the
river from overtopping its banks. However, it simultaneously prevents rain water collected in the storm sewers
tributary to the levee from discharging to the river.
In 2015, the Village hired Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Limited, of Rosemont, Illinois (CBBEL) to investigate the
causes of flooding in areas tributary to the levee system when river levels are elevated. Their findings are
documented in the 2015 Levee 37 Flood Study.
CBBEL observed that when the river level rises, backwater valves on the storm sewer discharge pipes close; isolating
the storm sewers from the river.
These devices prevent river water from flooding adjacent neighborhoods via the storm sewer system. Sensitive to
water pressure, backwater valves close when river levels rise preventing river water from entering the Village storm
sewer system. This mode of flooding occurred during a river crest in 1987 that damaged dozens of homes and
rendered local streets impassable for days.
When the storm sewer backwater valves are closed, rainwater that falls in the neighborhoods near the levee is
diverted to the pumping stations. These pumps have the capacity to discharge water at a combined rate of 60 cubic
feet per second (CFS).
However, CBBEL was able to calculate that prior to construction of the levee, most rainwater was collected by the
storm sewer system and conveyed to the river via ,gravity_discharge (no pumping stations) at a rate of 240 CFS.
The original design of the levee system assumed that the circumstance where the river level is high, storm sewer
backwater valves are closed, and significant rain falls in adjacent neighborhoods was rare. However, experience
reveals that this condition is much more commonplace. Street and structure flooding occurs because of the
inadequate pump station discharge rate.
The 2015 Levee 37 Flood Study concluded that the pump station discharge capacity should be increased. It also
recommended constructing detention ponds and larger storm sewer pipes to improve stormwater storage and convey
water to the pump stations more effectively.
Stormwater Improvements at Burning Bush Trails Park
The Levee 37 Flood Study recommends construction of stormwater detention facilities and associated conveyance
pipes in the storm sewer basins tributary to the pump stations. These upgrades will enhance the ability of the pump
stations to dewater the area following rain events that occur during elevated river conditions.
The study proposed constructing these facilities adjacent to Indian Grove Elementary School and Frost Elementary
School. However, during subsequent exploratory conversations, River Trails School District 26 and Consolidated School
District 21 declined participation in the projects. However, the River Trails Park District (the Park District) expressed
interest in developing projects that could coincide with improvements at their nearby park facilities at Aspen Trails
Park and Burning Bush Trails Park. These concepts are depicted in the attached proposed layout maps.
Also attached is an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the River Trails Park District and the Village
establishing a paradigm for developing stormwater management facilities at Burning Bush Trails Park and Aspen Trails
Park. This agreement was approved by the Village Board on June 4, 2019, and the River Trails Park District Board of
Trustees on June 6, 2019.
The accord also establishes a timeline emphasizing construction and rehabilitation of Burning Bush Trails Park first,
followed by Aspen Trails Park. This sequencing reflects the Park District's priorities for the respective facilities. It also
develops the projects in a manner that avoids simultaneous construction at both parks. Burning Bush Trails Park is
presently slated to start construction this year. Assuming timely completion, work at Aspen Trails Park could begin in
2020 or 2021.
Most importantly, the IGA affirms the concept that the Village will be the primary payer for construction and
restoration of the park properties. Notably, restoration will include procurement and installation of park amenities
requested by the Park District. (Note: the Park District plans to contribute $650,000 towards the replacement of park
amenities at Burning Bush Trails Park. Presently, no Park District participation in restoration costs is anticipated for
Aspen Trails Park.)
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The logic supporting this agreement is that utilizing park property, including the cost of restoring or upgrading park
facilities, is less expensive than constructing required stormwater detention below neighborhood streets in large
pipes.
Burning Bush Trails Park is the more advanced project. The Park District secured design services from a landscape
architect firm to design park amenity improvements. This firm worked in conjunction with CBBEL developing plans
and specifications, including park amenities and stormwater improvements, for this facility. Park amenities include
recreation equipment and other park attractions. Stormwater improvements include the detention facilities and
associated pipes.
To help mitigate the financial burden of stormwater improvements at Burning Bush Trails Park, the Village was
awarded a $1.3 million grant from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC). For
reference, a copy of the intergovernmental agreement between the MWRDGC and the Village delineating the terms of
this agreement is attached. This IGA was approved by the Village Board on August 7, 2019.
Bid Results
Detailed plans and specifications to construct stormwater improvements were prepared by CBBEL. A notice to bidders
was posted on the Demandstar by Onvia website and published in a local newspaper. Copies of the bid documents and
project plans are attached.
The bid opening for the Levee 37: Burning Bush Trails Park Interior Drainage Improvement Project was held on
September 23, 2019, at 1:00 PM. Three (3) contractors submitted bids for this project. The bids ranged from a low of
$3,834,384 by DiMeo Brothers, Inc. to a high of$4,169,534 by V3.
In addition, a mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on September 10, 2019, at the project site (Burning Bush Trails
Park). Seven (7) contractors attended. A summary of bid results is denoted in the tables below. A detailed bid
tabulation is attached.
Table 1: Base Bid
Bidder Base Bid Total
Ed$3,554,410.50
.............................DiMeo Brothers, Inc. $3,834,384.00
............................................................................................................................................................................
Martam Construction, Inc $4,004,899.92
V3 $4,169,534.00
Engineers Estimate $3,554,410.50
Table 2: Base Bid + Alternate A
Bidder Base Bid Alternate A Total (Base Bid+Alternate A
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
DiMeo Brothers, Inc. $3,834,384.00$168,000.00$4,002,384.00
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Martam Construction, Inc.$4,004,899.92$106,218.68$4,111,118.60
V.3.....................................................................................................................4.....1.6.9....5.3.4....0.0.....15.4,9.6.6..0.0......4.,3.2.4,5.0.0..0.0.............................................................
-Engineer's ....................................3....5.5.4...4.1.0...5.0......7.8,0.0.0...0.0............3....6.3.3.,3.1.0...5.0.............................................................
Table 3: Base Bid + Alternate B
Bidder Base Bid Alternate B Total (Base Bid+Alternate
B
DiMeo Brothers, Inc $3,834,384.00$999,807.00 $4,834,191.00
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
V3 $4,169,534.00$919,622.00 $5,089,156.00
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Martam Construction, $4,004,899.92$1,680,314.88$5,685,214.80
Inc
Engineer's Estimate $3,554,410.50$634,950.00 $4,189,360.50
Discussion
All bids were reviewed for accuracy and completeness. The bid from Martam Construction Company, Inc. was
amended to correct mathematical errors. The corrected calculations did not alter the order of compiled bid results.
All bidders properly signed bid documents and submitted appropriate bid security.
The Base Bid consists of fundamental stormwater improvement features including construction of the detention basin,
the detention basin underdrain system, and installation of the large diameter storm sewer.
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Alternate A is pricing to irrigate the athletic fields at the bottom of the basin utilizing a groundwater well. Alternate B
irrigates the fields using a new service connection to the Illinois American Water Company water main in the Burning
Bush Lane right-of-way.
The lowest cost bidder for the Base Bid, Alternate A, and Alternate B is DiMeo Brothers, Inc. of Elk Grove Village,
Illinois.
DiMeo has not performed work for the Village in the past. However, the firm submitted appropriate references for
work of similar scale and scope including construction of stormwater detention basins and installation of large
diameter sewers for projects in Elmwood Park and Arlington Heights. Due diligence reference checks wih these
municipalities indicates that DiMeo performed good quality work, completed the project within the schedule, followed
directions, did not quarrel about quantities, and completed work under budget.
Staff recommends awarding a contract to DiMeo Brothers for construction of Base Bid work and Alternate A work.
Staff also recommends including a 10% contingency is the award for this project to accommodate quantity variances
or unanticipated field conditions. Inclusion of this contingency would increase the recommended award to
$4,402,622.40 ((Base Bid: $3,834,384) + (Alternate A: $168,000) + (10% Contingency: $400,238.40) _
$4,402,622.40).
Work will commence this fall and continue throughout the winter (weather permitting). Substantial completion is
expected early next summer (2020).
Alternatives
1. Accept the lowest cost, responsive bid for Levee 37 Burning Bush Trails Park Interior Drainage Improvements (Base
Bid).
2. Action at discretion of Village Board.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Village Board accept the lowest-cost, responsive bid to construct the Levee 37: Burning
Bush Trails Park Interior Drainage Improvements Project submitted by DiMeo Brothers, Inc., of Elk Grove Village,
Illinois for an amount not to exceed $4,402,622.40.
BidTab_ Burning Bush_ MountProspect_2019-09-23.pdf (179 KB)
AddendumOl_BurningBushTrail-BasinSewer_MountProspect-150225-04_2019-09-13.pdf (1,862 KB)
Burning_Bush_Trails_Park_Plans.PDF (59,442 KB)
Burning_Bush_Trails_Park_BidBook.PDF (20,793 KB)
Levee 37 Burning Bush Trails - DiMeo Brothers, Inc.pdf (36,444 KB) IGA-RTPD.pdf (932 KB)
Final IGA Mount Prospect with Exhibits 7.29.19.pdf (8,721 KB)
Burning Bush and Aspen Trails Proposed Stormwater Improvements Layout Plans.pdf (4,761 KB)
Administrative Content
Anticipated total revenues and expenditures for the Burning Bush Trails Interior Drainage Improvements Project are
denoted in the table below:
Table 4: Sources of Funds and Anticipated Expenditures
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Item Revenue Expenditure
Revenues
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Flood Control Construction Fund 2019 Bud et $21735,789.78
Flood Control Construction Fund 2020 Bud et $31113,631.00
MWRDGC Phase II Construction Grant $1,348,000.00
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Total Revenue for Pro"ect:$7,196,420.78
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Expenditures
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
DiMeo Brothers (construction) $4,402,622.40
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
River Trails Park District (IGA for use of land, park $11100,000.00
recreational equipment)
C.B.B E.L..............ro......o.5e.tl........(construct.1.o.n....engineering)
.................................................................................................................................3.3.0....0.0.0...0.0
Total...Expenditures..... ... ..� .................................................................................5,...832622.40
far Project: $'
Executive Content
Motion &Voting
Accept the lowest cost, responsive bid as submitted by DiMeo Brothers, Inc. of Elk Grove village, Illinois for
construction of Levee 37: Burning Bush Trails Park Interior Drainage Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed
$4,402,622.40.
Motion by Richard Rogers, second by Paul Hoefert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Paul Hoefert, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel
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