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Hinsdale board approves engineering, sidewalk and GIS work; fire truck modifications detailed
Summary
Trustees approved contracts and project awards for resurfacing design, the sidewalk program and a three-year GIS services engagement; staff described options for storm sewer work on select streets and a $26,417 equipment modification for a recently purchased snorkel fire truck.
The board reviewed and advanced multiple infrastructure and operations items, including awarding design engineering for the 2026 resurfacing program, a construction contract for the 2025 sidewalk program, a three-year GIS services agreement and approval of a $26,417 customization for a newly purchased snorkel (aerial) fire truck.
Design and resurfacing: Staff recommended awarding design engineering and construction observation services for the 2026 resurfacing program to Christopher Burke Engineering for a not-to-exceed amount of $289,000. Trustees discussed specific blocks identified for 2026 resurfacing and flagged two streets—Monroe Street (900 block) and Quincy Street—for special attention because of missing curbs, open ditches and unusual cross sections. Staff said the design phase will consider options such as adding curbs, concrete slab shoulders or storm sewers where needed and will evaluate cost tradeoffs.
Sidewalk program: Trustees approved awarding the 2025 sidewalk construction contract to Suburban Concrete on a not-to-exceed basis of $127,000; the budget for the broader program is $156,000. Staff explained the contract uses unit pricing that allows the village to maximize sidewalk replacement quantities and consolidate several concrete-related tasks into one contract. Trustees also praised the village’s 50/50 sidewalk program, which shares costs with homeowners for sidewalk replacement.
GIS services: The board accepted a three-year proposal from Gewalt Hamilton Associates to develop a village geographic information system (GIS) for $151,680 over three years, with anticipated annual maintenance of about $15,000 thereafter. Staff said Gewalt Hamilton will ingest and digitize scattered public-works data (water mains, shutoff valves, hydrants, pavement history and zoning layers) into a common Esri-based system and that data ownership will remain with the village. Trustees discussed interoperability and confirmed data can be shared with engineering firms and emergency responders.
Fire truck modifications: Trustees approved a $26,417 adjustment to customize a recently purchased snorkel truck. The work includes specialized compartments, an airline breathing system in the aerial basket, track lighting visible to the aerial boom, an intercom from basket to ground and upgraded tires to support the additional equipment. Staff said the adjustment represents about 1.6% of the $1.6 million vehicle purchase and described the items as essential adaptations.
Planning support: The board also approved continuing planning support services from Teska Associates at an amount not to exceed $50,000 per year to assist with zoning, landscape and exterior appearance reviews and other code tasks.
These items were presented as recommended awards or contract acceptances and were included on the consent agenda or taken with staff explanations; trustees approved them according to the record.
