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City awards $1.92 million contract for lead service line replacement to M&J Underground
Summary
The council approved a $1,918,215.00 contract award to M&J Underground for the City's 2026 lead service line replacement project, noting the bid was substantially below the engineer's estimate and the council authorized the award unanimously (one absent).
The Chicago Heights City Council voted to award the 2026 lead service line replacement contract to M&J Underground for $1,918,215.00, following a staff recommendation from Public Utilities Superintendent Craig Blanchette.
Craig Blanchette said the recommended bid was substantially lower than expected: "recommended the bid award of $1,918,215.00 to M&J Underground, low bidder," and noted the amount was about $800,000 less than the consulting engineer's estimate and nearly $1 million less than another bid. The resolution (2026-50) passed by roll call with six ayes; Alderman Brassea was absent.
The project covers replacement of lead service lines as part of the City's water infrastructure program. The council did not record amendments or requests for additional funding or scope changes during the meeting; staff will proceed with contract execution and scheduling.
Actions: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-50 moved by Alderman Sonia Perez and seconded by Alderman Vincent Zaranti; vote: Ayes: Smith, Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Zaranti, Merrick; Absent: Brassea. Outcome: approved.
