Westmont board selects construction manager for new fire headquarters, approves infrastructure spending and several contracts

The Westmont Village Board on Oct. 16 approved a slate of construction, infrastructure and administrative measures, including the selection of Leo Pardo Construction Inc. as the construction manager at risk for a new fire department headquarters and a change order of up to $200,000 for resurfacing and related work on Washington and Traube streets.

Public Works Director Amy Reese said the board previously authorized design work and that the selection follows a formal procurement process: “On August 12, we released the RFQ… Eight firms responded and five were shortlisted for interview,” Reese said, summarizing the review and scoring criteria. The board approved authorizing a construction contract with a guaranteed maximum price to be determined during preconstruction; staff said it will return to the board to amend the contract with that GMP.

Why it matters: The vote advances a major public‑safety facility and several capital projects that involve multi‑year planning and public dollars. The board also committed a portion of convention and tourism (hotel‑motel) funds for infrastructure, a move staff says will expand sidewalk work planned for 2026.

Board actions and key details

- Construction manager at risk for fire department headquarters: The board approved the selection of Leo Pardo Construction Inc. to serve as construction manager at risk for the fire department headquarters project (RFQ 25‑01). Staff said eight firms responded to the RFQ, five were interviewed and firms were scored on capacity, approach and on‑time/on‑budget performance. The contract uses a standard AIA form with edits staff will finalize; a…