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Burr Ridge approves $387,500 design contract; staff previews $7.5M village hall estimate
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Trustees approved a $387,500 contract with Leggett Architects for phase‑2 architectural services for a new village hall and heard a preliminary construction estimate of $7.5 million, with staff proposing a base bid plus optional add‑alternates and a bid timeline opening in July.
Burr Ridge — The Village of Burr Ridge moved forward on its new village hall project April 13, approving a $387,500 contract with Leggett Architects of Oak Brook for architectural and construction‑phase services and receiving a preliminary construction cost estimate of about $7,500,000.
Evan explained Leggett completed phase one (concept/design) and that phase two will produce bid‑ready drawings, specifications and permit‑ready documents. Staff recommended addressing known maintenance and infrastructure items during initial construction rather than reopening walls later. "We only do construction once," Evan said, summarizing the board’s direction to include durable infrastructure fixes now to avoid future disturbance.
Staff outlined a timeline in which Leggett would deliver documents to allow a bid release on or about July 6, bids to remain open through July 28, and a potential board award on August 10. The presentation noted the Goddard zoning petition remains outstanding; with current contract extensions, Goddard has until August 27 to complete zoning entitlement and building permit approvals, followed by a 30‑day closing period.
Board members asked for an itemized list showing what is driving the roughly $1.5 million in additional cost beyond the base estimate; staff said the procurement will include a clear base bid for required work plus optional items so the board can select which options to include in the final contract. The staff presentation also discussed options to reduce operating energy (solar-ready design and code measures) that could move the building toward net‑zero performance if the board chooses to add those options.
The contract for Leggett Architects (phase two) was moved, seconded and approved by roll call, 6–0.
Next steps: staff and Leggett will return May 11 with comprehensive final design recommendations and a recommended schedule for bids and board consideration.
