Orland Park board approves $10.16 million water‑main contract, multiple infrastructure and event contracts; amends liquor‑license cap

The Orland Park Village Board on March 3 approved a series of contract awards, change orders and ordinance changes, led by a $9.66 million contract for Catalina subdivision water‑main work plus a $500,000 contingency (total not to exceed $10,161,051). The board also approved a sole‑source purchase of a Recon 180 use‑of‑force training simulator, a $1.495 million increase to a contract for the 143rd Street widening project, a $50,000 METRA agreement for railroad crossing work and authorization for the village manager to finalize entertainment contracts for Centennial Park West events. The board adopted an ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 4 of the municipal code related to the number of Class A liquor licenses issued by the village.

Why it matters: the votes allocate more than $10 million in construction work and authorize multiple operational purchases and event contracts that affect road construction, utility replacement, police training and seasonal village programming.

Most important actions

- Catalina subdivision water main improvements (RFP 25‑012): The board waived competitive bidding in favor of an RFP process and approved award to Ares Incorporated of Joliet for $9,661,051 with a $500,000 contingency (total not to exceed $10,161,051). Trustee Healy abstained, citing a business relationship with a contractor; other trustees and the mayor voted in favor. The village manager was authorized to sign…