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Item 7. I
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
Resolution No. 25-R-0079 — Kluber, Inc. — Professional
Architectural Design and Construction Management COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: December 4, 2025
Services related to the City Museum Renovations & COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: December 15, 2025
Improvements Project at 132 Main Street in an amount not
to exceed $80,400.00
STAFF REVIEW: Mehul Patel, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works SIGNATURE
APPROVED BY INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Tia Messino SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City Museum, located at 132 Main St, is a three-story masonry building originally constructed in approximately
1884. The building served as West Chicago’s Town Hall and public safety headquarters before becoming the City
Museum in 1975. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural and civic significance.
The building is deteriorating and needs major exterior and interior improvements. In 2024, the City engaged with
Tassone Architects, who worked on 200 Main St., to prepare plans and bid specifications for the exterior masonry
rehabilitation; however, work was paused to allow for budgeting of comprehensive building needs. In FY 2026, the
City budgeted for exterior masonry rehabilitation, roof replacement and other building improvements at this site.
The City will re-engage with Tassone Architects to prepare the bid specifications for the exterior masonry
rehabilitation.
Staff solicitated a proposal for the City Museum Renovations & Improvements Project (Project) from Kluber, Inc.,
who has provided similar services for other City projects. Kluber, Inc. has previously provided Phase II professional
architectural services for various facilities projects in FY 2023 and FY 2024, including the insulation and roof
replacement projects at the Streets Division Garage, interior renovation at the Fleet Garage, and exterior
renovations at the Metra Depot, which were all completed successfully. Staff was satisfied with services provided
by Kluber, Inc. for these projects.
Kluber’s proposal for Phase II and Phase III professional architectural services amounts to $80,400. Kluber’s scope
of work will generally include project management, data collection, preparation of design drawings and
specification, bidding assistance, construction oversight, prepare cost estimates, review pay estimates, shop
drawing review and approval as well as general project administration. The scope of improvements under this
Project will be focused on the roof replacement, interior roof access hatch, evaluate and replace rooftop HVAC
condensing units and associated piping and electrical components, window and door replacements (excluding the
two Main St entrances and Turner Ct entrance), and fire escape repairs. The FY 2026 Capital Projects Fund
Account No. 08-34-53-4801 includes $440,000.00 for this Project, which covers architectural services. After further
review, staff believes there is insufficient budget to complete all scope items under this Project and the design will
have to include strategic alternates to prioritize some of the scope items.
Staff recommends approval of Kluber, Inc.’s proposal for Professional Architectural Design and Construction
Management Services related to the City Museum Renovations & Improvements Project at 132 Main Street in an
amount not to exceed $80,400.00.
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Approve Resolution No. 25-R-0079 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract with Kluber, Inc of Aurora, Illinois,
for Professional Architectural Design and Construction Management Services related to the City Museum
Renovations & Improvements Project at 132 Main Street in an amount not to exceed $80,400.00
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Infrastructure Committee voted 7-0 for approval.