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Board authorizes emergency agreement with Novotny Engineering for 17th Avenue water-main design

Village of North Riverside Board of Trustees · February 16, 2026
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Summary

Trustees voted unanimously to waive competitive bidding and authorize an emergency agreement with Novotny Engineering for Phase 2 design of the 17th Avenue Water Main Replacement Project, not to exceed $30,000.

Trustee Tricoci moved and Trustee Sarro seconded to waive competitive bidding and authorize an emergency agreement with Novotny Engineering for Phase 2 design of the 17th Avenue Water Main Replacement Project on an hourly basis not to exceed $30,000. The board approved the motion on a unanimous roll-call vote.

Public Works Director Vince Ranieri had presented the Request for Board Action recommending design engineering services; the authorization allows staff to proceed with design work while the village completes procurement documentation. Trustees noted the authorization was limited to design-phase work and capped at $30,000.

The vote was recorded as AYES: Trustees Bianco, Canas, Czajka, Santucci, Sarro and Tricoci; NAYS: None. Officials said the work is expected to move the project toward construction-ready specifications.