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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Thursday, August 6, 2026
7:00 P.M. – City Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum
2. Approval of Minutes
A. Infrastructure Committee of July 2, 2026
3. Public Participation / Presentations
4. Items for Consent
A. Ordinance No. 26-O-0017 – Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Equipment, Stock Inventory, and/or Personal Property Owned by the City of West Chicago
B. Resolution No. 26-R-0063 – Contract Award – John Neri Construction Company, Inc. – York Avenue Area Watermain and Streets Rehabilitation Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $3,597,342.90
C. Resolution No. 26-R-0064 – Contract Award – The Fields on Caton Farm, Inc. – 2026 Fall Parkway Tree Planting Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $122,833.00
5. Items for Discussion
6. Unfinished Business
7. New Business
8. Reports from Staff
9. Adjournment
475 Main Street, West Chicago, Illinois 60185
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Daniel Bovey, Mayor | Viviana Ramirez, City Administrator
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WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
MINUTES
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
July 2, 2026 7:00 P.M.
1.
Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum. Chairman Morano called
the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Roll call found Aldermen Carlos Avina Soto, Dan Beebe,
Sandra Dimas, Joe Morano, Jayme Sheahan, and John C. Smith, Jr. present. Alderman Tracey
Hernandez was absent.
Staff present included Director of Public Works Mehul Patel, and Administrative Assistant
Ashley Heidorn, and new Civil Engineer Jorge Blanco.
2.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Infrastructure Committee Minutes of May 7, 2026. Alderman Beebe made a
motion, seconded by Alderman Dimas, to approve the Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2026.
Motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. Voting Yea: Aldermen Avina Soto,
Beebe, Dimas, Morano, Sheahan, and Smith. Voting Nay: O.
3.
Public Participation / Presentations. None.
4.
Items for Consent. Alderman Morano requested discussion on Items Band J.
Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by Alderman Avina Soto, to approve:
A.
Resolution No. 26-R-0037 - Intergovernmental Agreement - Winfield Township
Road District - Cost Participation for Purnell Road Resurfacing Project
C.
Resolution No. 26-R-0051 - Intergovernmental Agreement - County of DuPage
- Ray Avenue Drainage Improvement Project
D.
Resolution No. 26-R-0052 - Engineering Enterprises, Inc. - Professional Design
Engineering Services for Lead Service Line Replacement Project - Phase A
(Year 2) in an Amount Not to Exceed $65,494.00
E.
Resolution No. 26-R-0053 - Contract Award - Fowler Services LLC -
Washington Street Building Demolition Project in an Amount Not to Exceed
$78,000.00
F.
Resolution No. 26-R-0054 - Construction and Maintenance Agreement with the
Union Pacific Railroad Company for an At-Grade Crossing and Pedestrian
Sidewalk on Western Drive in the Amount Not to Exceed $235,083.00
G.
Resolution No. 26-R-0055 - Construction and Maintenance Agreement with the
Union Pacific Railroad Company for an At-Grade Crossing and Pedestrian
Sidewalk on Downs Drive in the Amount Not to Exceed $237,552.00
H.
Resolution No. 26-R-0056 - Contract Award - Bee Liner Lean Services - Base
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Bid + Alternate 1 + Alternate 2 and Alternate 3 related to the West Chicago City
Museum Building Improvements Project at 132 Main St in an Amount Not to
Exceed $523,000.00
I.
Resolution No. 26-R-0057 - Letter of Understanding Agreement with Illinois
Department of Transportation for the Maintenance of proposed Traffic Control
Device at State Route IL-38 (Roosevelt Road) and Technology Boulevard
Roll call found the vote unanimous for approval. Voting Yea: Aldermen Avina Soto,
Beebe, Dimas, Morano, Sheahan, and Smith. Voting Nay: 0.
5.
Items for Discussion.
4. 8.
Resolution No. 26-R-0050 - Contract Award - Thomas Engineering Group, LLC -
Professional Engineering Services related to the Lift Station #4 Site Improvements
Project in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $54,648.00. Alderman Morano recused himself from
voting on this Item. Alderman Dimas made a motion, seconded by Alderman Beebe, to
approve.
Roll call found the vote unanimous for approval. Voting Yea: Aldermen Avina Soto,
Beebe, Dimas, Sheahan, and Smith. Voting Nay: 0.
4. J.
Resolution No. 26-R-0058 - Contract Award - Thomas Engineering Group, LLC for
Construction Oversight Services of Public Improvements to be Constructed by Pritzker
Realty Group for the Poorman Parkway Subdivision Development Project. Alderman
Morano recused himself from voting on this Item. Alderman Dimas made a motion,
seconded by Alderman Beebe, to approve.
Roll call found the vote unanimous for approval. Voting Yea: Aldermen Avina Soto,
Beebe, Dimas, Sheahan, and Smith. Voting Nay: 0.
6.
Unfinished Business. None.
7.
New Business. Alderman Morano commented that with four unbudgeted items on
today's agenda he wondered where the budget stands for the remainder of the year. Mr. Patel
advised that the CIP looks good overall; Item D will be coming out of the water funds, and Items
F, G, and H will be coming out of capital. The City Museum project is slightly over budget, but
money was saved on the engineering side and during the masonry work, which will mostly offset
the difference. There is also a substantial amount of savings from Item E that can be used
towards Items F and G. Mr. Patel expressed that he is not concerned at this point.
8.
Reports from Staff. Mr. Patel introduced Jorge Blanco as the City's new Civil Engineer
in the Public Works Department. He is a local resident as well as a Spanish speaker, and staff
are excited to welcome him.
9.
Adjournment. At 7:10 P.M., Alderman Dimas made a motion to adjourn, seconded by
Alderman Avina Soto. Motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Ashley Heidorn
Public Works Administrative Assistant
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
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AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
Ordinance No. 26-0-0017 -Authorizing the Disposal of
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: Aug 6, 2026
Surplus Equipment, Stock Inventory, and/or Personal
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: Aug 17, 2026
Property Owned by the City of West Chicago
STAFF REVIEW: Mehul T. Patel, P.E., Director of Public Works
SIGNATURE
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Viviana Ramirez
SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
City staff has identified surplus equipment, stock inventory, and/or personal property that has no useful
life and is no longer useful to the City, has little or no salvage value, and should be properly disposed of
(please refer to Ordinance No. 26-0-0017 and Attachment A for additional information).
Therefore, staff is requesting that these items be declared surplus so that they may be traded in,
disposed of through auction, disposed of through the City's contractual waste hauler, recycled, or sold to
a local scrap dealer for scrap value; in a manner deemed appropriate by the City Administrator, with or
without consideration.
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Adopt Ordinance No. 26-0-0017 for the disposal or sale of surplus equipment, stock inventory, and/or
personal property owned by the City of West Chicago.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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ORDINANCE NO. 26-0-0017
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OR SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT,
STOCK INVENTORY, AND/OR PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED
BY THE CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
WHEREAS, in the opinion of the corporate authorities of the City of West Chicago, it is
no longer necessary or useful to or for the best interests of the City of West Chicago, to retain
ownership of the surplus equipment, stock inventory, and/or personal property hereinafter
described; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the City Council of the City of West Chicago to
properly dispose of said surplus equipment, stock inventory, and/or personal property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of West
Chicago, Illinois, in regular session assembled as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4, the City Council of the City of West
Chicago finds that the surplus equipment, stock inventory, and/or personal property listed on
Attachment A are no longer necessary or useful to the City of West Chicago and the best
interests of the City of West Chicago will be served by their disposal.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to said Statute, the City Administrator is hereby authorized and
directed to dispose of the aforementioned surplus equipment, stock inventory, and/or personal
property in any manner deemed appropriate, with or without consideration.
SECTION 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with the
provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days from and
after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
Ordinance 26-0-001 7
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PASSED this 17th day of August 2026.
Alderman D. Beebe
Alderman J. Alcantar-Garcia
Alderman J. Sheahan
Alderman S. Santiago
Alderman T. Hernandez
Alderman D. Carreto-Mu:fioz
Alderman M. Birch-Ferguson __ _
Alderman S. Dimas
Alderman C. Swiatek
Alderman J. Smith
Alderman R. Stout
Alderman C. A vifia Soto
Alderman J. Morano
Alderman M. Myers
APPROVED as to form:
City Attorney
ADOPTED this 17th day of August 2026.
Mayor Daniel Bovey
ATTEST:
Executive Office Manager, Valeria Biggerstaff
PUBLISHED: ___
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CTC Union
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Dell
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Dell
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Dell
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Dell
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Dell
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Dell
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Dell
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Ela
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HP
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HP
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Kyocera
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TP-Link
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Yeahlink
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ATTACHMENT "A"
LISTING OF SURPLUS ITEMS
ORDINANCE NO. 26-0-0008
Model
Type
Smart-UPS C1500
Backup Battery System
Smart-UPS C1500
Backup Battery System
Smart-UPS C1500
Backup Battery System
Back-UPS 600
Backup Battery System
Back-UPS 600
Backup Battery System
Back-UPS 600
Backup Battery System
HUBS-ET90110SM30
Networking Systems
HUBS-ET90110SM30
Networking Systems
Optiplex 5060
Desktop Computer
Optiplex 5060
Desktop Computer
Latitude 5590
Laptop Computer
Latitude 5540
Laptop Computer
Latitude E5550
Laptop Computer
Latitude 5590
Laptop Computer
Latitude 7320 Detachable
Tablet Computer
Ela Touchsystems
Monitor
OfficeJet Pro 9010
Printer
Officejet H470
Printer
PF-320
Paper Feeded for Printer
AC1200 Wireless Router
Router
SIP-T53W
VOiP Deskphone
SIP-T53W
VOiP Deskphone
EXPLORER
POLICE Ad min
EXPLORER
POLICE Investigations
EXPLORER
POLICE SRO
EXPLORER
POLICE Patrol
EXPLORER
POLICE SRO
CROWN VICTORIA
POLICE Ad min
EXPLORER
POLICE Patrol
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PWWater
VAN - E350
PWWater
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PWWater
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Standalone Equipment
PW
Standalone Equipment
PW
Standalone Equipment
PW
Standalone Equipment
PW
Standalone Equipment
PW
Standalone Equipment
PW
Standalone Equipment
PW
Vehicle Attachment
PW
Vehicle Attachment
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Vehicle Attachment
PW
Standalone Equipment
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Equipment Attachment
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Equipment Attachment
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Equipment Attachment
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ITEM TITLE:
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Lf rl:::)r
Resolution No. 26-R-0063 - Contract Award - John Neri
Construction Company, Inc. -York Avenue Area Watermain
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: Aug 6, 2026
and Streets Rehabilitation Project in an Amount Not to
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: Aug 17, 2026
Exceed $3,597,342.90
STAFF REVIEW: Mehul T. Patel, P.E., CFM, Director of Public Works
SIGNATURE. _________ _
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Viviana Ramirez
SIGNATURE ______ ___ _
ITEM SUMMARY:
In April 2025, the City was awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from DuPage County for
the York Avenue Area Watermain and Streets Rehabilitation Project (Project) in the amount not to exceed
$600,000.00. Subsequently, the City entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with DuPage County on
March 3, 2026, for acceptance of grant funds for the Project. The IGA requires the City to complete the Project and
expend the full CDBG funding amount by February 26, 2027.
The Project limits are on York Avenue between the dead end and Oakwood Avenue, Garden Street between
Washington Street and Grand Lake Boulevard, and lngalton Avenue between Washington Street and Grand Lake
Boulevard, as denoted in the enclosed location map. The net length of roadway improvements is approximately 5,708
feet or 1.08 miles. The scope of the Project includes the installation of a new 8" ductile iron water main and the
associated appurtenances, approximately 90 lead water service line replacements, pavement milling, hot-mix asphalt
(HMA) surface course installation, spot Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) curb and gutter removal and replacement,
mid-block PCC sidewalk removal and replacement, ADA sidewalk curb ramp, parkway restoration, manhole structure
repair and adjustments, thermoplastic pavement markings, and miscellaneous work necessary to complete the
Project.
The initial request for bids was advertised in the Daily Herald and on an online bidding platform QuestCDN on April
7, 2026. Staff opened bids on April 28, 2026. Due to bids being significantly over budget, all bids were rejected by
the City Council on May 18, 2026. Furthermore, staff discussed the project with the DuPage County Community
Development Commission to determine if there are mechanisms in place to request additional grant funds or to
reduce the Project scope to better align the Project with the approved FY 2026 budget. The request for additional
grant funding would require re-application and evaluation which would delay the Project by an additional two years,
pending County Board approval. The County and staff mutually agreed on the reduction of the scope to keep the
Project on schedule. Proposed changes in Project scope will require an amendment to the IGA, including a necessary
time extension to complete and close out the Project in FY 2027. The scope change and the amendment to the IGA
must be approved by the County Board before the City can award the Project, which is expected on August 11, 2026.
The County must also approve the apparent low bidder, which is also expected on or before August 11, 2026. The
County Board is expected to consider the amendment to the IGA and approval of the apparent low bidder on August
11, 2026. Staff anticipates those approvals will be obtained prior to City Council consideration on August 17, 2026.
The Project scope was reduced in concurrence with DuPage County, and the grant agreement was modified before
re-advertising in the Daily Herald and on an online bidding platform QuestCDN on July 7, 2026. Staff opened bids
on July 28, 2026 and the results of the bid opening are listed below.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
BASE BID
RANK
CONTRACTOR
SUBMITTAL
(BASE BID)
AMOUNT
John Neri Construction Company
$3,597,342.90
1
H. Linden & Sons Sewer & Water
$3,650,502.59
2
J. Congdon Sewer Service, Inc.
$3,789,188.52
3
C. Szabo Contracting, Inc.
$3,847,325.00
4
Performance Construction & EnQineerinQ
$3 858 000.00
5
Swallow Construction Co.
$3,999,999.99
6
Trine Construction Corp.
$4,284,529.91
7
ENGINEER'S EST/MA TE
$3,884,161.61
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The FY 2026 budget includes $1,706,500.00 under the Capital Projects Fund Account No. 08-34-53-4807,
$1,409,200.00 under the Water Fund Account No. 06-34-47-4806, and $50,000.00 under the Sewer Fund Account
No. 05-34-43-4806, for a total of $3,165,700.00 for the construction of the Project. The responsible low bidder, John
Neri Construction Company's bid amount of $3,597,342.90 was $431,642.90 or approximately 13.63% over the
budget amount of $3,165,700.00. Staff believes that the increases in fuel cost, material costs, industry workload and
more than expected lead service lines within Project limits are the biggest factors for inflated bids. The Project is
designed to have a winter shutdown and complete construction in 2027. As such, the budget shortage of $431,642.90
will be appropriately budgeted in the FY 2027.
The CDBG agreement for this Project expires on February 26, 2027, and an extension will be required to complete
the construction. Staff have attempted to extend the expiration; however, the County has suggested that Project
construction must be progressing to consider an extension. Staff anticipates the extension will be granted.
Staff recommends approval of the award.
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Approve Resolution No. 26-R-0063 authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with John Neri Construction
Company, Inc. of Addison, Illinois for the York Avenue Area Watermain and Streets Rehabilitation Project in an
Amount Not to Exceed $3,597,342.90
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-R-0063
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH JOHN NERI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. OF
ADDISON, ILLINOIS FOR THE
YORK AVENUE AREA WATERMAIN AND STREETS REHABILITATION
PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,597,342.90
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of West Chicago, in
regular session assembled, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract
with John Neri Construction Company, Inc. of Addison, Illinois for the York Avenue
Area Watermain and Streets Rehabilitation Project in an Amount Not to Exceed
$3,597,342.90, in substantially the form attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Exhibit "A".
APPROVED this 17th day of August 2026.
AYES:
NAYES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mayor Daniel Bovey
ATTEST:
Executive Office Manager Valeria Biggerstaff
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PROJECT LOCATION MAP
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MEMORANDUM
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TO:
Dave Shah, P.E. -Assistant Director of Public Works, City of West Chicago
FROM:
Doug Masters - Municipal Operations Supervisor, Thomas Engineering Group, LLC
DATE:
July 29, 2026
RE:
Bid Proposal Evaluation - York Avenue Area Water Main and Streets Rehabilitation
Project (DuPage County, CDBG Project No. CD25-03)
Thomas Engineering Group, LLC (TEG) prepares this memo to pre-recommend a general
contracting firm for performing water main installation and roadway construction for the City's
York Avenue Area Water Main and Streets Rehabilitation Project (CD25-03). The work as shown
in the bid documents consists mainly of roadway resurfacing, water main replacement, sewer pipe
and structure repairs, and concrete flat work. All quantities on the Bid Schedule of Prices were
used in determining the lowest responsible bidder.
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, staff received and opened seven (7) bid proposals from interested
firms.
A bid tabulation worksheet with engineer's estimate (attached) was developed for
evaluation of the bid values submitted at the bid opening. Staffs evaluation of bids included
consideration of the base-bid's unit prices and past performance with other municipalities and
counties. Based on the attached tabulation, John Neri Construction Co., Inc. (John Neri), from
Addison, IL, submitted the lowest overall base-bid cost proposal. Below is a table depicting the
bid results:
CONTRACTOR
BID SUBMITTAL
OVERALL
AMOUNT
RANK
John Neri Construction Co., Inc.
$3,597,342.90
1
H. Linden & Sons
$3,650,502.59
2
J. Congdon Sewer Service, Inc.
$3 789 188.52
3
C. Szabo Contracting, Inc
$3,847,325.00
4
Performance Construction & Engineering, LLC
$3,858,000.00
5
Swallow Construction Corp.
$3,999,999.99
6
Trine Construction Corp.
$4,284,529.91
7
ENGINEERS ESTIMATE
$3,884,161.61
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July 29, 2026
RE: Bid Proposal Evaluation - York Avenue Area Water Main and Streets Rehabilitation Project (CD25-03)
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John Neri submitted a base bid proposal value of$3,597,342.90, approximately 7.4% less than the
engineer's estimated cost of $3,884,161.61. The second lowest bid proposal, submitted by H.
Linden & Sons, was $3,650,502.59.
John Neri has been in the business for over 50 years and is well known in the construction business.
Additionally, Thomas Engineering Staff members have worked with John Neri on similar type
projects where they have performed in a satisfactory manner.
John Neri is registered by the Illinois Department of Transportation as a prequalified
subcontractor. This information can be found on IDOT's website.
Please keep in mind that this project is partially funded with federal grant funds through the
County's CDBG - Neighborhood Investment Program. As such, the County's approval of the
apparent low bidder is a County requirement before the City can formally award the project's
contract. I have contacted the County and provided them with their required post-bid opening
documents, and requested their approval to award John Neri the project's contract. I will notify
you as soon as the County corresponds back to me.
Once we receive the County's approval, TEO will be recommending that the project's contract for
the York Avenue Area Water Main and Streets Rehabilitation Project (CD25-03) be awarded to
the lowest responsible bidder, John Neri Construction Co., Inc., for a contract amount not to exceed
$3,597,342.90.
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me.
Enclosures: Bid Tabulation with Engineer's Estimate with- York Avenue Area Water Main and
Streets Rehabilitation Project (CD25-03)
cc: - York Avenue Area Water Main and Streets Rehabilitation Project (CD25--03)-Project File
Project: York Avenue Area Watermain and Streets Rehabiliation Project (CD25-03)
Road District: City of West Chicago, DuPage County
Letting: July 28, 2026, 11:00 AM, 7 bids submitted
Prepared by: Thomas Engineering Group, LLC
ITEM
NO.
ESTIMATED
QUANTITY
UNIT
EST. QUANTITY
EST. UNIT PRICE
EST. BID TOTAL
BID UNIT PRICE
BID TOTAL
BID UNIT PRICE
BID TOTAL
BID UNIT PRICE
BID TOTAL
BID UNIT PRICE
BID TOTAL
BID UNIT PRICE
BID TOTAL
BID UNIT PRICE
BID TOTAL
BID UNIT PRICE
BID TOTAL
St. Charles, IL 60174
Carol Stream, IL 60188
West Chicago, IL 60185
217 West John Street
170-A Alexandra Way
Trine Construction Corp.
1041 Trine Court, Suite A
West Chicago, IL 60185
722 East South Street
BID TABULATION
ENG. ESTIMATE
770 Factory Road
490 Topsoil Drive
Unit D; Plano, IL 60545
J. Congdon Sewer Service, Inc.
Swallow Construction Corp.
John Neri Construction Co., Inc.
H. Linden & Sons
331 Elliot Avenue
Addison, IL 60101
Performance Construction &
Engineering, LLC
Plano, IL 60545
C. Szabo Contracting, Inc
77
BOLLARDS
EACH
4
2,500.00
$
10,000
2,400.00
$
9,600.00
$
1,000.00
$
4,000.00
$
500.00
$
2,000.00
$
500.00
$
2,000.00
$
1,400.00
$
5,600.00
$
2,250.00
$
9,000.00
$
2,348.38
$
9,393.52
$
78
MOBILIZATION
LSUM
1
30,000.00
$
30,000
75,000.00
$
75,000.00
$
50,000.00
$
50,000.00
$
258,000.00
$
258,000.00
$
313,000.00
$
313,000.00
$
232,080.00
$
232,080.00
$
250,096.90
$
250,096.90
$
256,780.03
$
256,780.03
$
Engr's Estm
$3,884,161.61
As Corrected
3,597,342.90
$
As Corrected
3,650,502.59
$
As Corrected
3,789,188.52
$
As Corrected
3,847,325.00
$
As Corrected
3,858,000.00
$
As Corrected
3,999,999.99
$
As Corrected
4,284,529.91
$
As Read
3,597,342.90
$
As Read
3,650,502.59
$
As Read
3,790,838.52
$
As Read
3,847,325.00
$
As Read
3,858,000.00
$
As Read
3,999,999.99
$
As Read
4,284,530.00
$
BID TOTAL
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: LJ,( '.,,.,,,
Resolution No. 26-R-0064 - Contract Award - The Fields
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: August 6, 2026
on Caton Farm, Inc. - 2026 Fall Parkway Tree Planting
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: August 17, 2026
ProQram in an Amount Not to Exceed $122,833.00
STAFF REVIEW: Mehul T. Patel, P.E., CFM., Director of Public Works
SIGNATURE
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Viviana Ramirez
SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
In September 2024, the City of West Chicago Public Works Department applied for a Tree Equity Grant for
Disadvantaged Communities and received $300,000 in grant funds through the Morton Arboretum to implement a
Fall Parkway Tree Program for 2025, 2026 and 2027. The grant funds have a sunset date of June 1, 2028. For this
reimbursement grant program, the City plans to use $100,000 in funding for each program year. The underlying
funding source is the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Urban and Community
Forestry. The 2025 Fall Tree Planting Program (Program) included 195 parkway trees in various locations within
the corporate limits for $81,660.00.
The 2026 Fall Tree Planting Program (Program) includes 304 parkway trees in various locations within the
corporate limits of the City of West Chicago which are deemed disadvantaged. The scope of work also includes
installation of two TreeDiapers at each planting location for watering purposes. A location map depicting the eligible
area is attached.
A Notice to Bidders was advertised in the Daily Herald on July 16, 2026, as well as on an online bidding platform
QuestCDN. The sealed bids were opened on July 30, 2026. The results are below.
Bidder Name
Bid Amount
Rank
The Fields on Caton Farm, Inc.,
$122,833.00
1
Crest Hill, IL
Davbreaker Incorporated, Union, IL
$188,412.00
2
Estimate
$115,000.00
NIA
The Fields on Caton Farm, Inc. has previously completed tree planting programs for the City with satisfactory
performance, most recently in spring 2025.
There is $115,000.00 available in the Capital Funds (08-34-53-4840) to complete this program in 2026. There are
additional $7,833.00 funds available in the fund (08-34-53-4825) to supplement the overage. Staff will seek
reimbursement at the conclusion of the Program. Staff recommends that a contract be awarded to The Fields on
Caton Farms, Inc.
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Approve Resolution No. 26-R-0064 authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with The Fields on Caton Farm,
Inc. of Crest Hill, Illinois, for the 2026 Fall Parkway Tree Planting Program for an amount not to exceed
$122,833.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-R-0064
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH THE FIELDS ON CATON FARM, INC.
FOR THE 2026 FALL PARKWAY TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $122,833.00
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of West Chicago, in
regular session assembled, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract
with The Fields on Caton Farm, Inc. of Crest Hill, Illinois, for the 2026 Fall Parkway
Tree Planting Program for an amount not to exceed $122,833.00, in substantially the
form attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A".
APPROVED this 17th day of August 2026.
AYES:
NAYES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mayor Daniel Bovey
ATTEST:
Executive Office Manager Valeria Biggerstaff
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City of West Chicago
2412 Hacker Drive
17201 Jefferson Street, Ste 3
Tabulation of Bids
Crest Hill, IL 60403
Union, IL 60180
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2026 FALL PARKWAY TREE PLANTING
PROGRAM
Date: July 30, 2026
11:00 AM
Opened by: Mehul Patel
Recorded bv: Jake Whiteaker
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Unit
Unit
ITEMS
Units
Quantitv
Price
Total
Price
Total
1
Princeton Elm
/
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EACH
25
$320.00
$8,000.00
$508.00
$12,700.00
2
Hackberry
/
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EACH
30
$320.00
$9,600.00
$514.00
$15,420.00
3
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EACH
25
$320.00
$8,000.00
$508.00
$12,700.00
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EACH
19
$320.00
$6,080.00
$535.00
$10,165.00
5
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EACH
30
$320.00
$9,600.00
$493.00
$14,790.00
6
Silver Linden
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EACH
30
$320.00
$9,600.00
$511.00
$15,330.00
7
Frontier Elm
'-
/
EACH
25
$320.00
$8,000.00
$474.00
$11,850.00
8
Yellowwood
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EACH
30
$320.00
$9,600.00
$608.00
$18,240.00
9
Horse Chestnut
EACH
20
$320.00
$6,400.00
$521.00
$10,420.00
10
Serviceberrv
EACH
20
$320.00
$6,400.00
$593.00
$11,860.00
11
Eastern Redbud
EACH
20
$320.00
$6,400.00
$667.00
$13,340.00
12
Tree Lilac
EACH
30
$315.00
$9,450.00
$510.00
$15,300.00
14
Tree □iaper TD36R Treemats (2 per tree required)
EACH
608
$31.00
$18,848.00
$34.00
$20,672.00
15
Supplemental Waterina
EACH
3
$2,285.00
$6,855.00
$1,875.00
$5,625.00
Total As Read
$122,833.00
$188,412.00
Total As Corrected
$122,833.00
$188,412.00
BID-TAB
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