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21 September 2026


Gina Radun - Executive Director
West Chicago Park District
201 W. National St.
West Chicago, IL 60185

RE:
Contractor Interview

Turtle Splash Water Park Outdoor Pool Filter Renovation

WA Project No.: 2026-033


Dear Ms. Radun:

Williams Architects was informed on Tuesday September 8th, 2026 that the apparent low bidder, Crossroad Construction
Inc. had withdrawn from the project.  The second low bid was from Stuckey Construction Company Inc. based out of
Waukegan, Illinois. On Monday September 14th, 2026 I spoke at length to Paul Stuckey, the President of Stuckey Construction.
Mr. Stuckey is comfortable with his bid numbers and is confident the project can be completed in the timeframe provided,
if not sooner.  Stuckey Construction Company Inc. has completed numerous similar projects (pool filter replacements) in size
and scope, averaging 3 or 4 filter replacement projects per year.

Williams Architects has completed numerous projects with Stuckey Construction, as well as several jobs that are currently
under construction.  I spoke with three colleagues regarding their experiences.  Andreas Symeonides, Associate Principal,
commented that “Stuckey was reliable, stayed on schedule, and was very easy to work with on any issues that may have
arisen throughout the project. I would gladly work with them again on future projects.”  Sean Leider, Associate, worked
with Stuckey on a family changing renovation and noted that they were very easy to work with, were problem-solvers, and
kept the project on-track.  Andrew Caputo, Associate Principal, simply commented “this is the contractor you want on your
aquatics job.”

Based on the outcome of our interview and internal reference checks, Williams Architects finds no reason to believe that
Stuckey Construction Company Inc. is not the responsive and responsible low bidder for the Project.  Subject to receipt of
evidence of all required insurance coverage, Williams Architects finds no reason why the contract for the West Chicago Park
District Turtle Splash Water Park Outdoor Pool Filter Renovation not be awarded to Stuckey Construction Company Inc. for a
total amount of THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($368,900).

We look forward to working with the West Chicago District to complete a successful project for the Park District and the
community it serves.

Cordially,



Brad Moser
Associate

Attachments:
Contractor Interview with Stuckey Construction Company Inc.


Copy of Stuckey Construction Company Inc. Bid Form and Qualification

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