RIVERWALK COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve a recommendation to include a bid alternate to the Riverwalk South Extension and Hillside Gateway projects with modifications as proposed by the Planning, Design, and Construction Committee
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Andrew Hynes, P.E., Deputy Director of Transportation, Engineering and Development/City Engineer
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
At the November 2nd Riverwalk Planning, Design, and Construction (PDC) meeting, the Committee approved a motion to bid the full project as currently designed and bid a second plan with Items 1, 4, 7 and 10 (described in the attached documents) removed from the base scope of the project.
BACKGROUND:
The Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan includes a project to extend the Riverwalk from Hillside Road to Martin Avenue. This will provide pedestrian connectivity from Downtown to Edward Hospital along the West Branch of the DuPage River.
Final design documents are currently under review. The majority of construction is expected to be completed in 2027, pending bidding and awarding a contract. The current construction cost estimate for the currently approved design is approximately $6.8 million. This amount is included in the proposed 2027 City budget.
DISCUSSION:
At the November 2nd meeting, the Riverwalk Planning, Design, and Construction Committee, Chairman Sagen led a discussion on various options to reduce the scope and cost of the Riverwalk South Extension and Hillside Gateway projects. Related exhibits from the PDC meeting are attached.
After significant deliberation on several project features, the Committee agreed to bid the previously approved design as well as an alternate scope that removes or modifies the following items:
Eliminating the Hillside Gateway and stairs (Item 1)
Eliminating the paver sitting area/outlook (Item 4)
Eliminating the barrier wall (Item 7)
Eliminating the paver area and se...
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