DuPage County Transportation Committee met July 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. CALL TO ORDER
10:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Mary Ozog at 10:04 AM.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT Chaplin, Covert, Evans, Ozog, Tornatore, and Zay
3. CHAIR'S REMARKS - CHAIR OZOG
Chair Ozog introduced the Division of Transportation's new Chief Highway Engineer, Yifang Lu. Director Snyder gave the Committee some background on Yifang's work history and what her position will entail.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were offered.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.A. 23-2206
DuPage County Transportation Committee Minutes-Regular Meeting-Tuesday June 20, 2023.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
6. PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS
MOTION TO COMBINE ITEMS 6.A. THROUGH 6.N.
Chair Ozog moved and Member Chaplin seconded a motion to combine Items 6.A. through 6.N. The motion was approved on a roll call vote, all "ayes", motion carried.
6.A. 23-2287
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Southwind Industries, Inc., d/b/a Bluff City Materials, Inc., for disposal of clean construction demolition debris in the north region, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period July 12, 2023 through March 31, 2024, for a contract total not to exceed $15,000; per low bid award 23-047-DOT.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
6.B. 23-2288
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Henderson Products, Inc., to furnish and deliver Henderson OEM repair and replacement parts, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period July 11, 2023 through May 31, 2024, for a contract total not to exceed $20,000; Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c), not suitable for competitive bids. (Direct replacement of compatible equipment parts).
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
6.C. 23-2289
Recommendation for approval of a contract purchase order to Street Logic Pro, Inc. d/b/a Spack Solutions, to furnish and deliver traffic counting video cameras, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for a contract not to exceed $20,529.91, per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c) not suitable to competitive bids (Sole Source provider).
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
6.D. 23-2290
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to MDSolutions, to furnish and deliver sign post reflectors and linear delineation panels, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period July 12, 2023 through July 11, 2024, for a contract total not to exceed $21,500; per lowest responsible bid 23-058-DOT.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
6.E. 23-2291
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Advance Auto Parts & Supplies, to furnish and deliver automotive parts and supplies on an as-needed basis, for the Transportation Department, for the period of July 12, 2023 through June 30, 2024, for a contract not to exceed $29,900; pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperative Act (DPC2-352) (OMNIA Contract # 2017000280).
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
6.F. DT-P-0080-23
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Lightle Enterprises of Ohio, LLC, to furnish and deliver roll-up signs, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period July 19, 2023 through July 18, 2024, for a contract total not to exceed $40,020; per lowest responsible bid 23-058-DOT.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
6.G. DT-P-0081-23
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Mandel Metals, Inc., d/b/a US Standard Sign Company, to furnish and deliver aluminum sign blanks, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period July 19, 2023 through July 18, 2024, for a contract total not to exceed $49,667.88; per lowest responsible bid award 23-058-DOT.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
6.H. DT-P-0082-23
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Superior Asphalt Materials, LLC, to furnish and deliver Bituminous paving materials and UPM Bituminous Cold Patch, as needed, for the Division of Transportation, for the period August 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024, for a contract total not to exceed $61,400; per lowest responsible bid 23-023-DOT.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
6.I. DT-P-0083-23
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Lightle Enterprises of Ohio, LLC, to furnish and deliver sign faces, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period July 19, 2023 through July 18, 2024, for a contract total not to exceed $65,107.67; per lowest responsible bid 23-058-DOT.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
6.J. DT-P-0084-23
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to MDSolutions, to furnish and deliver sign posts and materials, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period July 19, 2023 through July 18, 2024, for a contract total not to exceed $75,461.20; per lowest responsible bid 23-058-DOT.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
6.K. DT-P-0085-23
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Lightle Enterprises of Ohio, LLC, to furnish and deliver reflective sheeting rolled goods, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period July 19, 2023 through July 18, 2024, for a contract total not to exceed $90,000; per lowest responsible bid 23-058-DOT.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
6.L. DT-P-0086-23
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Robinson Engineering, Ltd., for Professional (Phase II) Design Engineering Services for the replacement of the Du Page County Fuel Facility, Section 23-00179-35-MG, for the period July 18, 2023 to November 30, 2025, for a contract total not to exceed $170,874.63; Professional Services (Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted through a qualification- based selection process in compliance with the Illinois Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/0.01 et seq.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
6.M. DT-P-0087-23
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to CIT Trucks, LLC., to furnish and deliver one (1) Semi Tractor, for the Division of Transportation, for a contract total not to exceed $177,526.41; per Sourcewell contract #060920-KTC.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
6.N. DT-P-0088-23
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Rush Truck Centers of Illinois, Inc., for the purchase of eight (8) plow trucks with snow and ice equipment, for the Division of Transportation, for a contract total not to exceed $2,664,040; per Sourcewell contract # 062222-AEB.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
7. CHANGE ORDERS
7.A. 23-2243
DT-P-0241B-20 – Amendment to Resolution DT-P-0241A-20 issued to V3 Companies, Ltd., for Professional Design (Phase II) Engineering Services for improvements along CH 23/Naperville Road, from Warrenville Road to Ridgeland Avenue, to increase the funding in the amount of $46,813.18, resulting in an amended contract total of $633,222.91, an increase of 7.98%.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
8. AMENDING RESOLUTIONS
8.A. 23-2251
DT-R-0242B-21 – Amendment to Resolution DT-R-0242A-21, issued to H & H Electric Company for mast arm replacement and traffic signal modification at various intersections within DuPage County, Section 21-TSMAR-02-GM, to increase the funding in the amount of $1,098.82, resulting in an amended contract total amount of $624,702.37, an increase of 0.18%, and a cumulative increase of $12,598.82, +2.06%.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
8.B. 23-2286
DT-R-0172C-22 – Amendment to Resolution DT-R-0172B-22, issued to K-Five Construction Corporation for the 2022 Pavement Maintenance (South) Program, Section 22-PVMTC-18-GM, to increase the funding in the amount of $150,000, resulting in an amended contract total of $4,947,388.59, an increase of 3.19%, a cumulative increase of +5.32%.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
9. AGREEMENTS
9.A. DT-R-0074-23
Agreement between the County of DuPage and Illinois Prairie Path, a not-for-profit corporation for maintenance and stewardship of the Illinois Prairie Path.
RESULT: APPROVED AT COMMITTEE
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
9.B. DT-R-0075-23
Condemnation Authorization for ROW Acquisition along CH 3/Warrenville Road over East Branch DuPage River, Section 14-00124-04-BR.
Discussion held.
RESULT: APPROVED AT COMMITTEE
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
9.C. DT-R-0076-23
Grant of Easement from the County of Du Page to the City of Aurora at the southwest corner of Bilter Road and N. Eola/Highway 14, necessary to construct a right turn lane and sidewalk.
RESULT: APPROVED AT COMMITTEE
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
10. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS
10.A. DT-R-0077-23
Letter of Understanding between the County of DuPage and the Illinois Department of Transportation for the establishment of mutual covenants regarding the improvements of Illinois 56/Butterfield Road, from west of Illinois 53 to west of I-355 and at Illinois 53, including replacement of the bridge carrying Illinois 56 multi-use path over the East Branch of the DuPage River; no County cost.
RESULT: APPROVED AT COMMITTEE
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Liz Chaplin
11. OLD BUSINESS
Director Snyder gave an update on the meeting with Willowbrook Corners and its representatives. He discussed specifically the transportation related improvements related improvements to the community, (transit, sidewalks and lights).
In response to a question by Member Chaplin, Director Snyder confirmed that $200,000 in funding from Pace can be allocated to a bus circulator pilot to serve the need of residents.
Member Chaplin also inquired as to the use of flashing yellow arrows along County highways. Director Snyder that the Division of Transportation is engineering for implementation of the use of flashing yellow arrows along 63rd Street in the Westmont/Willowbrook area and additional grant funding to expand.
12. NEW BUSINESS
Director Snyder advised that the FY 2024 Division of Transportation budget recommendation has been submitted to the Finance department. This year's budget is $102 Million, approximately $10 Million more than FY 2023. The budget will be formally presented to the Transportation Committee on August 1st.
Finally, Director Snyder advised the Committee that IDOT has released their FY2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan. The plan includes $309 Million for Du Page County, including engineering, land acquisition and construction. The FY24 investment is $109 Million. Major IDOT projects in Du Page County include the reconstruction and widening of Illinois 56/Butterfield Road, from Illinois 53 to I-355 ($35 Million); signal modernization, timing and progression improvements along Illinois 56, from Illinois 59 to York Road ($8 Million); and various budgeted roadway maintenance improvements.
Member Zay requested an update on the Roosevelt Road at County Farm Road funding and Director Snyder indicated that IDOT does have it in their FY 2024-2029 program.
13. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Chair Ozog and seconded by Member Chaplin to adjourn at 10:25AM, the motion was approved on a roll call vote, all "ayes", motion carried.
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