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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: __~7: &-
Resolution No. 23-R-0032 — Contract Award - KLM
Engineering, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services
Related to the Fremont Street Water Tower Rehabilitation | COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: April 6, 2023
Project for an amount not to exceed $83,590.00 COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: April 17, 2023
STAFF REVIEW: Mehul T. Patel, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works sienature (MA tse
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael L. Guttman SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
The Freemont Street Water Tower is the oldest water tower, constructed in 1952. It has a storage
capacity of 250,000 gallons. It was last painted in 1990. The condition assessment confirmed it is
overdue for paint application and safety upgrades. In 2020, State Senator Karina Villa, as part of the
Public Act 102-0017 via Senate Bill (SB2800) included improvements associated with this water tower to
be appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund via the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic
Opportunity (DCEO). The cost included associated with this improvements is listed at $750,000.00 in
$B2800.
On March 3, 2023, the City received an email notification from the DCEO Grant Manager the
aforementioned improvements are approved by the Accounting section of the DCEO and is now moving
up in the queue for some additional approvals. This is a good indication that funding may become
available in the near future. The City is awaiting a formal agreement from DCEO. The improvements
include sandblasting, new interior coating, exterior coatings, and landscaping improvements. OSHA
approved safety systems including railings, ladders and fall protection are also part of the scope of work.
KLM Engineering, Inc. of Woodbury, Minnesota, with offices located in New Lenox, Illinois, completed
inspection and condition assessment of the water tower in 2019. KLM is most familiar with the repairs
required and conditions of the Fremont Tower. KLM has provided similar services for the City ground
storage tanks for its Booster Station #4 (320 E Forest Avenue) and Booster Station #8 (1255 Helena
Drive) project in 2022. Based on their knowledge of the Fremont Tower and City’s successful working
relationship, City staff requested a professional engineering services proposal from KLM for the 2023
Fremont Tower Rehabilitation Project. Their scope of services will include, but not be limited to,
development of design plans, project specifications, bid documents, bidding assistance, on-site
construction inspection, shop drawing review, pay estimates, project coordination, and other
miscellaneous services during the project. KLM submitted a cost proposal of $83,590.00, which is
appropriate for this type of a project.
Staff recommends award of the contract to KLM. In 2023, Water Fund capital budget (06-34-47-4806)
includes $850,000.00 for professional engineering design services and construction related to the tower
pending award of the grant.

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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Approve Resolution No. 23-R-0032 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract with KLM Engineering
for professional engineering services related to the 2023 Fremont Street Water Tower Rehabilitation
Project for an amount not to exceed $83,590.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Infrastructure Committee voted 6-0 for approval.