TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for the Sewer Rehabilitation Project for the 2027 Watermain Replacement Program (WMRP) to Hoerr Construction Inc. in the Amount of $1,242,600.00, and Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation for the 2027 WMRP with RJN Group Inc for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $69,900.00
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BACKGROUND:
The 2027 Water Main Replacement Program consists of 12 contracts to replace a total of approximately 20 miles of water main at a cost of approximately $64,589,750.00. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) standard requirements for watermain installation requires 18-inches of vertical separation from bottom of water main to top of sewer and 10-feet horizontal separation from edge of water main to edge of sewer. Approximately 18,000 LF of sanitary and storm sewer did not meet EPA’s water and sewer separation requirements. To provide the required separation, either the sewers have to be relocated, or EPA allows the sewers to be lined. The most cost-effective method is to line the existing sewers with cured-in-place pipelining (CIPP).
The Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation for the 2027 Watermain Replacement Program design drawings and bidding documents were prepared and the invitation to bid was advertised in the Herald News on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., four (4) sealed bids were received for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation for the 2027 Watermain Rehabilitation Program. The bid summary is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Hoerr Construction Inc., Goodfield, IL $1,242,600.00
National Power Rodding, Chicago, IL $1,277,097.50
Insituform Technologies, Romeoville, IL $1,340,292.40
Visu-Sewer of Illinois, Bridgeview, IL $1,522,540.00
Engineer’s Estimate $1,460,325.00
The low bid from Hoerr Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,242,600.00, is 15% below the engineer’s estimate. Hoerr Construction Inc. has previously completed similar work for the City and completed this work to the City’s satisfaction.
Funds will be charged to the Water & Sewer Improvement Fund / Sewer Collection / Construction (Org 50180020, Object 557200, $1,242,600.00, Project Code 26022).
Included with this Contract Award is Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program for the 2027 WMRP with RJN Group Inc, for an amount not-to-exceed $69,900.00, for construction administration and resident engineering services. During construction, RJN Group Inc will provide construction related engineering services including inspection of construction, review of contractor submittals, respond to contractor requests for information, review pay requests, attend monthly meetings, and review post construction televising for quality assurance.
Funds will be charged to the Water & Sewer Improvement Fund / Sewer Collection / Professional Services (Org 50180020, Object 557200, $69,900.00, Project Code 26022).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council take the following actions:
1. Award the Contract for the Sewer Rehabilitation for the 2027 Watermain Replacement Program, in the amount of $1,242,600.00, on behalf of Hoerr Construction Inc.
2. Approve Amendment No. 1, to the Professional Services Agreement for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program for the 2027 WMRP, in the amount of $69,900.00, on behalf of RJN Group Inc.
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