Administration and Public Works Committee Meeting 3-9-2026

The City of Evanston's Administration and Public Works Committee met on March 9, 2026, to discuss several public works and infrastructure topics. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a change order for CDM Smith related to a PFAS treatment technique study (RFP23-01), with a budget of $1.5 million and over $1 million already spent. The change order involved a timeline extension due to delays in procuring and replacing faulty custom-built test skids and columns, but no additional cost was requested. The committee also approved a resolution to apply for Cook County Invest in Cook 2026 grant funding to support design engineering services for transportation infrastructure improvements on Main Street, covering the area from Hartrey to Asbury. The scope includes preliminary feasibility studies for safety and connectivity improvements, with a focus on bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and community engagement to determine final project details. The grant application and related project scope were discussed in the context of community input and future flexibility in project limits and design.