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Committee backs $712,316 construction contract for Schuessler/Schishler Park inclusive playground
Summary
The Committee recommended the Village Board approve a construction contract with GLI Services Inc. for an inclusive playground at Schuessler (Schishler) Park for $647,560.01 plus a 10% contingency ($64,756) for a total not‑to‑exceed $712,316.01; the recommendation passed on roll call.
The Committee of the Whole recommended the Village Board approve execution of a contractor agreement with GLI Services Incorporated of Joliet, Illinois, as the qualified proposer for RFP No. 25‑058 for the Schuessler Park inclusive playground construction.
Staff moved the recommendation citing long anticipation for the project. The motion specified a base contract of $647,560.01 and a 10% contingency of $64,756, for a total not to exceed $712,316.01, and authorized the village manager to execute related contracts subject to village‑attorney review and to approve change orders not to exceed the contingency amount. The committee called the roll and recorded ayes; the recommendation passed.
Nut graf: The contract funds construction of an inclusive playground at Schuessler/Schishler Park; the contingency and manager authorization are intended to allow staff to manage minor change orders during construction without returning to the board for each small adjustment.
During brief discussion trustees expressed support for advancing the long‑awaited park project to construction. The recommendation now goes to the full Village Board for final approval.
