R-73-26 Approving Award of Contract 2026 Water Main Improvements�-]3 ZL
VILLAGE OF
NEMONT 4,18 Main Street' Lemont, IL 604:39
TO: Village Board Meeting
FROM: Ted Friedley, Public Works
THROUGH:
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving Award of Contract 2026 Water Main Improvements
Project
DATE: August 24, 2026
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
Seven (7) bids were received on August 14, 2026, for the 2026 Water Main Improvements
project, which work consists of water main replacement on the following streets:
• Young Street - Country Lane to Janas Lane
• Glenys Drive - Hillview Drive to Alpine Lane
The work items for the project include installation of 6" and 8" D.I. water main in trench;
pressure and non -pressure connections; fire hydrants; water service reconnections; pavement
removal and replacement; and all appurtenant construction.
The low bid amount was submitted by Bluewater Construction, in the amount of $978,950.00.
ANALYSIS
Consistency with Village Policy
5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (if applicable)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Pass A Resolution Approving Award of Contract 2026 Water Main Improvements Project
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Pass A Resolution Approving Award of Contract 2026 Water Main Improvements Project
ATTACHMENTS
A Resolution Approving Award of Contract 2026 Water Main Improvements Project.pdf
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
RESOLUTION
NUMBER R-7�-26
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT 2026 WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
JOHN EGOFSKE, Village President
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Clerk
SAMUEL J. FORZLEY
JANELLE KITTRIDGE
KEN MCCLAFFERTY
KEVIN SHA UGHNESSY
RICK SNIEGOWSKI
RON STAPLETON
Trustees
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont on -2026
RESOLUTION NO. R--)-26
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT 2026 WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS the Village of Lemont requires that the 2026 Water Main Improvements
Project be completed; and
WHEREAS, the Village seeks to utilize the services of Bluewater Construction, 1000 N.
Rand Road, Suite 116, Wauconda, IL 60084, for such work; and
WHEREAS, Bluewater Construction submitted the lowest qualified bid for such work in
the amount of $978,950.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1:
The agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby approved.
SECTION 2:
The Village Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the agreement and to make
minor changes to the document prior to execution that do not materially alter the Village's
obligations, to execute any other agreements and documentation as well as to take any other steps
necessary to carry out this resolution.
SECTION 3:
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as
provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS,
ON THIS 9-4 DAY OF 2026.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES: NAYES
Samuel J. Forzley
Janelle Kittridge
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton
ATTEST:
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CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN
Village Clerk
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
JOHN EGOFSKE
President
Exhibit A
Contract Page 2026 Water Main Improvements Project
Contract for 2026 Water Main Improveme s
1. THIS AGREEMENT, made and concluded the day of between the Village of
Lemont, acting by and through the Village Administrator as the party of the first part, and
Bluewater Construction 1000 N Rand Road Suite 116, Wauconda, IL 60084 his/their
executors, administrators, successors or assigns, known as the party of the second part.
2. WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements
mentioned in the Proposal hereto attached, to be made and performed by the party of the first
part and according to the terms expressed in the Bond referring to these presents, the party of
the second part agrees with said party of the first part at his/their own proper cost and
expense to do all the work, furnish all the materials and all labor necessary to complete the
work in accordance with the Plans and Specifications hereinafter described, and in full
compliance with all of the terms of this agreement and the requirements of the Engineer
under it.
3. AND, it is also understood and agreed that the Notice to Contractors, Special
Provisions, Proposal and Contract Bond hereto attached, and the Plans as prepared by HR
Green, Inc., and designated as 2026 Water Main Improvements all essential documents of this
Contract, and are a part hereto.
4. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said parties have executed these presents on the date
above mentioned.
Party of the First Part
ATTEST:
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Exhibit B
Letter of Award Recommendation, Bid Tabulation Listing
HRGreen.
August 18, 2026
George Schafer
Village Administrator
Village of Lemont
418 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
RE: FY27 Water Main Improvements Project
Letter of Recommendation
HR Green Job No. 2404045
Dear Mr. Schafer:
► 323 Alana Drive
New Lenox, IL. 60451
Main 815-462-9324 Fax 713.965.0044
►HRGREEN.COM
Listed below and on the attached Tabulation of Bids are the results of the bid opening on August 14, 2026, for the
above captioned project. Seven (7) bids were received and checked for accuracy, with minor computational
errors found which are listed below. The results are as follows:
Bluewater Construction
Suburban General Contractors
J. Congdon Sewer Service, Inc.
H. Linden & Sons Sewer & Water
Austin Tyler Construction, Inc.
Gerardi Sewer & Water Co.
Curran Contracting Company
Engineer's Estimate
$978,950.00
$993,352.00
$1,042,134.95
$1,171,745.00 — as read $1,171,545.00 - corrected
$1,083,830.25
$1,290,204.00
$1,173,000.00
$949,100.00
Bluewater Construction submitted their bid in the amount of $978,950.00 which is a bit higher than the Engineer's
Estimated cost of $949,100.00. Therefore, HR Green, Inc. recommend awarding the contract to Bluewater
Construction, 1000 N. Rand Rd., Suite 116, Wauconda, IL 60084 they are qualified to perform this work in the
amount of $978,950.00.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 815-320-7130.
Sincerely,
HR GREEN, INC.
Bruce Hill, PE
Municipal Executive — Municipal Services
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