Princeton Avenue Improvement Project

General Information

Project Location(s):
North Princeton Avenue from Elm Street to the Union Pacific Line
Project Status:
Complete
Bid Opening Date:
Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.
Construction Start Date:
May 6, 2019
Construction Completion Date:
Summer 2019
Contractor:
Acqua Contractors Corp.
Construction Engineer:
Engineering Enterprises, Inc.
Design Engineer:
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.
Awarded Contract Amount:
$915,000.00
Adjusted Final Contract Amount:
TBD
Funding Source(s):
Sewer Separation Fund, GO Bonds, Water Supply Fund, Wastewater Fund, CDBG Grant

Objective

To reduce flooding and improve services within the project area and throughout the Village.

Description

The Project consists of the removal of approximately 800 feet of combined sewer and its replacement with separated storm and sanitary sewers, the replacement of approximately 110 feet of water main, as well as the complete reconstruction of the road pavement, driveway replacement, parkway restoration, and ADA specific sidewalk improvements within the project limits.

Justification

The project area was identified by the 2015 Comprehensive Flood Plan.

Bidding Documents

  1. Advertisement for Bids - Princeton Avenue Improvement Project
  2. Plans - NOT FOR BID - Princeton Avenue Improvement Project
  3. Specs - NOT FOR BID - Princeton Avenue Improvement Project
  4. Pre-Bid Meeting - Attendance - Princeton Avenue Improvement Project
  5. Addendum #01 - Princeton Avenue Improvement Project
  6. Addendum #02 - Princeton Avenue Improvement Project
  7. Bid Tabulation - Princeton Avenue Improvement Project

Contract Documents

  1. Phase II Engineering - Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. - Princeton Avenue Improvement Project
  2. Construction - Acqua Contractors Corp. - Princeton Avenue Improvement Project

Related Documents

  1. Letter to Residents - Notice 01 - Resident Checklist
  2. Letter to Residents - Notice 02 - Sewer Service Televising
  3. Letter to Residents - Notice 03 - Sewer Service Televising Second Notice
  4. Letter to Residents - Notice 04 - Construction Start
  5. Letter to Residents - Notice 05 - Water Shutoff #1
  6. Letter to Residents - Notice 06 - Water Shutoff #2
  7. Letter to Residents - Notice 07 - Driveway Access
  8. Letter to Residents - Notice 08 - Waste Pickup
  9. Letter to Residents - Notice 09 - Construction Restart
  10. Geotechnical Report - Testing Service Corporation - Princeton Avenue Improvement Project
  11. CCDD Report - Testing Service Corporation - Princeton Avenue Improvement Project

Planholders

Organization
Organization Address
Attended Mandatory Pre-Bid MeetingAddendum #01 ReceivedAddendum #02 Received
Performance Construction and Engineering
217 W John St
Plano, IL 60545
Yes

R.W. Dunteman Co.
600 S Lombard Rd
P.O. Box 1129,
Addison, IL 60101
Yes

Acqua Contractors
415 W Belden Ave
Addison, IL 60101
YesYesYes
J. Congdon Sewer Service, Inc.
170-A Alexandra Way
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Yes

Maneval Construction, Inc.
28090 W Concrete Dr
Ingelside, IL 60041
YesYesYes
Landmark Contractors, Inc.
11916 W. Main St,
P.O. Box 1104
Huntley, IL 60142
Yes

H. Linden and Sons Sewer and Water, Inc.
722 E South St
Plano, IL 60545
YesYes
John Neri Construction Company, Inc.
770 Factory Rd
Addison, IL 60101
YesYesYes
J Nardulli Concrete, Inc.
3517 S 60th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
Yes

Fox Excavating, Inc.
1305 S River St
Batavia, IL 60510
Yes

V3 Companies
7325 Janes Ave
Woodridge, IL 60517
YesYesYes
Martam Construction, Inc.
1200 Gasket Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
YesYesYes
K-Five Construction Corp.
999 Oakmont Plaza Dr,
Suite 200
Westmont, IL 60559
No

Northwest General Contractors
799 Roosevelt Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
No

Trine Construction Corp.
27W364 North Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
No

Chicagoland Paving, Inc.
225 Telser Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
YesYesYes
Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc.
1205 N Garland Rd
Wauconda, IL 60084
No

Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc.
315 S Stewart Ave
Addison, IL 60101
No

Archon Construction Co., Inc.
563 S Rte 53
Addison, IL 60101
YesYesYes
A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc.
1900 Wright Blvd
Schaumburg, IL 60193
YesYesYes
Cerniglia Co.
3421 W Lake St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
No


Project Updates

Date
Description
January 3, 2020All work is complete. This project is closed.
December 27, 2019Staff has processed final payment to the contractor. Staff is now working to close out the grant.
December 20, 2019All work is complete. Staff is now working to close out both the construction contract and the grant project.
November 13, 2019All site work is complete. A final balancing change order has been approved. Staff is now working to close out both the construction contract and the grant project.
November 29, 2019A final balancing change order was approved at the November 25, 2019 board meeting. Staff is now working to close out both the construction contract and the grant project.
November 15, 2019All site work is complete. A proposed final balancing change order has been submitted for consideration at the November 25, 2019 board meeting.
November 1, 2019All site work is complete. Staff is now working to close out the project.
October 11, 2019Final asphalt surface paving, parkway restoration, and punch list work have all been completed. The 30-day establishment period for the parkway sod has now passed, and there is some sod that did not meet inspection and must be replaced. Staff is coordinating the completion of that corrective work.
October 4, 2019Final asphalt surface paving, parkway restoration, and punch list work have all been completed. The only items pending are the expiration of the 30-day establishment period for the parkway sod, and contract closeout.
September 20, 2019Final asphalt surface paving and parkway restoration have been completed. Only punch list work remains.
September 13, 2019Final asphalt surface paving and parkway restoration were completed this week. Only punch list work remains.
August 30, 2019Placement of topsoil began this week. Sod installation is expected to take place next week as long as weather remains favorable. Final asphalt surface paving would take place after the parkway restoration is complete.
August 9, 2019Repairs to a DuPage Water Commission valve were completed this week. Staff is now working to schedule final asphalt surface paving. Sodding of parkways is expected to be delayed for some time due to unfavorable weather conditions.
August 2, 2019Repairs to a DuPage Water Commission valve must be completed before final asphalt surface paving can take place. Those repairs were started this week and are expected to be completed early next week. Sodding of parkways is expected to be delayed for some time due to unfavorable weather conditions.
July 26, 2019Repairs to a DuPage Water Commission valve must be completed before final asphalt surface paving can take place. Those repairs are pending. Sodding of parkways is expected to be delayed for some time due to unfavorable weather conditions.
July 18, 2019Grading of parkways and paving of a final layer of asphalt surface course are pending. Sodding of parkways is expected to be delayed for some time due to unfavorable weather conditions.
July 11, 2019Adjustments of manholes to final grade is currently in progress. Grading of parkways is also in progress. Paving of a final layer of asphalt surface course is scheduled for next week. Sodding of parkways is expected to be delayed for some time due to high temperatures and low precipitation.
July 3, 2019Paving of a preliminary layer of asphalt binder course was completed this week. Construction of new driveway aprons and sidewalk is underway.
June 28, 2019Preparation of the roadway base for paving took place this week. Grading of parkways was also ongoing. Residents with new curb and gutter in front of their driveways are currently without driveway access. Paving of a preliminary layer of asphalt binder course is expected to take place early next week.
June 6, 2019Construction of the new storm sewer main is complete. Work is currently taking place on storm sewer laterals and sanitary sewer repairs. Water main work is already complete. All underground utility work is expected to be completed within the next week.
May 30, 2019Construction of the new storm sewer started this week. Water main work was completed earlier in the week. No additional water main work is anticipated as of this time.
May 23, 2019Construction continued this week. Work this week focused on water main improvements, including replacement of fire hydrants, water valves, and a section of water main.
May 16, 2019Construction continued this week. Work is currently taking place on sanitary sewer point repairs, sanitary manhole replacements, and water and sewer service adjustments.
May 10, 2019Construction started this week. Work is currently taking place on sanitary sewer point repairs, sanitary manhole replacements, and water and sewer service adjustments.
May 3, 2019A contract for the construction of this project was executed with Acqua Contractors Corp. this week. Staff is currently coordinating the start of construction. Construction is expected to start in the next one to two weeks.
April 25, 2019A contract for the construction of this project has been awarded to Acqua Contractors Corp. Staff held a pre-construction meeting this week. Construction is expected to start in the next one to two weeks.
April 18, 2019DuPage County has approved the apparent low bidder, Acqua Contractors Corp., as is required by the CDBG funding awarded to the project. Staff has submitted a contract award recommendation to the Village Board for consideration.
April 11, 2019Staff is still working to have the bidder approved by DuPage County.
March 28, 2019Staff is still working to have the low bidder approved by DuPage County, as required by the CDBG funding awarded to the project.
March 21, 2019A bid opening for this project was held last week. Staff is working through the process of having the low bidder approved by DuPage County, as required by the CDBG funding awarded for the project.
March 8, 2019Addendum #02 was issued. An electronic copy is located under the Bidding Documents.
March 4, 2019Addendum #01 was issued. The bid opening has changed from Tuesday, March 5, 2019 to Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 11 W Home Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181, at 10:00 a.m.
February 26, 2019A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held. Only contractors who attended the pre-bid meeting will be able to submit eligible bids.
February 15, 2019The project was advertised. The bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at 11 W Home Avenue, Villa Park. There is a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the same address. 
January 10, 2019Design of the project continues. Sewer televising letters were sent to property owners who did not respond to the first round of letters.
June 13, 2018Copies of the Resident Checklist and the Sewer Service Televising Notice were delivered or mailed to residents and property owners.
April 23, 2018A contract has been awarded to Christopher B. Burke Engineering for Phase II design engineering.