TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JULY 11, 2019
COMMITTEE ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
Title
Authority to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Tinley Park for construction of a streambank stabilization project on Midlothian Creek
Body
Dear Sir:
Authority is requested to negotiate a new intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Village of Tinley Park (Village) for construction of a streambank stabilization project on Midlothian Creek.
On July 12, 2012 the Board of Commissioners granted its approval to negotiate and enter into an IGA with the Village of Tinley Park outlining various responsibilities associated with a streambank stabilization project along Midlothian Creek in Tinley Park, which was to be constructed by the District under Contract 10-882-CF.
The proposed project consisted of natural channel design and bio-engineering to stabilize approximately 500 linear feet of Midlothian Creek near 66th Court, north of 173rd Street. The project would protect structures and infrastructure in imminent danger of failure from active streambank erosion. The terms of the original IGA with the Village included the design and construction of the project by the District, with ownership and future maintenance by the Village. This project was advertised for bid by the District under Contract 10-882-CF and a bid opening was held on September 25, 2018. The responsive bids from this advertisement were approximately 54 percent over the high end of the Engineer’s estimate for this contract. After evaluating the available options and through discussions with the Village, the District’s Engineering Department determined the project would best proceed under a new partnership with the Village.
Authority is requested to negotiate with the Village for a new IGA, under which the District would provide the completed design of the project along with funding for construction to the Village, which would combine this design with other work they have prepared along Midlothian Creek. The Village would be responsible for the construction and future maintenance of the project improvements. Under the new IGA, the Village would also need to comply with the District’s Purchasing Act, Multi-Project Labor Agreement, and Affirmative Action ordinance, amongst other terms and conditions to be negotiated between the two parties.
Based on the foregoing, it is requested that the Board of Commissioners grant authority to negotiate an IGA with the Village for the above captioned project. Authority to enter into an IGA will be sought from the Board of Commissioners at a future date.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, WSS:JK
Recommended, Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for July 11, 2019