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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
_ INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
__ AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY __
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 7.B.
Resolution No. 26-R-0011 — Contract Award — Plote
Construction Inc. for the 2026 Industrial Streets | COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: February 5, 2026
Improvement Project - Phase A — Downs Drive and Western | COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: March 2, 2026
Drive in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,641,570.50
STAFF REVIEW: Mehul T. Patel, P.E., CFM- Director of Public Works SIGNATURE
APPROVED BY INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Tia Messino SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
Many roadway segments in the City’s industrial areas require complete roadway reconstruction and underground
utility improvements. These improvements are identified in the City’s 5-Year Recommended Roadway Improvement
Program in FY 2026, FY 2027, and FY 2028. The Industrial Streets Improvement Program consists of Phase A,
Phase B, and Phase C, as denoted in the enclosed location map.
2026 Industrial Streets Improvement Project - Phase A — Downs Drive and Western Drive (Project) is located on
Downs Drive and Western Drive from Industrial Drive to Kress Road, as denoted in the enclosed location map. The
scope of the project includes full-depth Portland cement concrete (PCC) roadway reconstruction, proposed curb and
gutter, proposed sidewalk, including pedestrian access at the existing at-grade railroad crossings, driveway removal
and replacement, water main replacement, new street lighting, and miscellaneous utility structure adjustments as
denoted in the Project plans and specifications. The net length of roadway improvements is approximately 0.953
miles or 5,034 feet. The construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2026 and is expected to be completed in
October 2026, weather permitting. The Project will be funded through municipal bonds, which will be presented for
the City Council's consideration under a separate Agenda.
The Project was advertised for public bids in the Daily Herald and on an online bidding platform, QuestCDN, on
January 6, 2026. Staff opened bids on January 27, 2026, and below are the bid results:
BID
CONTRACTOR SUBMITTAL AMOUNT
Plote Construction Inc. $7,641,570.50
A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc $7,697,909.25
Acura, Inc $8,316,869.32
R.W. Dunteman Co. $8,379,000.00
John Neri Construction Co. $9,017,849.00
Alliance Contractors, Inc. $9, 156,969.69
Everlast Blacktop, Inc. $9,333,473.10
Martam Construction, Inc. $9,993,035.80
Swallow Construction Corp. $10,255,343.15
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE | $7, 166,971.00 [
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The FY 2026 Budget includes $6,122,300.00 under Capital Projects Fund Account No. 08-34-53-4807. Plote
Construction Inc. of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, submitted the lowest and most qualified bid in the amount of
$7,641,570.50, which is $474,599.50 or approximately 6.6% higher than the engineer’s estimated cost of

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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
$7,166,971.00. Furthermore, Plote’s bid is $1,519,270.50 or approximately 24.8% higher than the FY 2026 budgeted
amount of $6,122,300.00.
The lowest responsible bid from Plote is 24.8% higher than the budgeted amount due to the widening of Downs
Drive by an additional eight feet as required by the City Code of Ordinance, Appendix B, Article X — Design Standards
for industrial or business subdivisions. The widening requirement was discovered during design stages and not
anticipated during the FY 2026 budgeting process. The widening of Downs Drive added approximately $383,000.00
to the project's overall requirement. In addition, actual costs for PCC pavement construction and the watermain
installation were higher than originally anticipated across all the bidders. The overage of $1,519,270.50 will be
funded through additional municipal bonds in FY 2026. To offset the overage, the Design Engineering and
Construction Engineering for Phases A, B, and C will be funded through the Capital Projects Funds, instead of the
municipal bonds as originally anticipated. The cost of design and construction engineering across Phases A, B, and
C is estimated at $2,349,675.00.
The City has previously contracted with Plote to perform similar work, including the 2024 Harvester Road
Reconstruction Project, which was completed satisfactorily. In addition, Plote is registered with the Illinois
Department of Transportation as a prequalified contractor. Staff recommends awarding the 2026 Industrial Streets
Improvement Project - Phase A — Downs Drive and Western Drive to the lowest responsible bidder, Plote
Construction Inc., for a bid amount not to exceed $7,641,570.50. The contract award is contingent on issuance of
the General Obligation bonds.
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Approve Resolution No. 26-R-0011 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract with the lowest responsible bidder,
Plote Construction Inc. of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, for the 2026 Industrial Streets Improvement Project - Phase A
— Downs Drive and Western Drive in an amount not to exceed $7,641 ,570.50.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Infrastructure Committee voted 5-0 for approval.