July 2, 2026 City of West Chicago Infrastructure Committee

The City of West Chicago Infrastructure Committee held a meeting on July 2, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related items were approved. Key actions included the approval of multiple intergovernmental agreements for road resurfacing and drainage improvement projects, as well as contract awards for professional design engineering services and construction and maintenance agreements with the Union Pacific Railroad Company for pedestrian sidewalk crossings. Specific contract amounts noted were approximately $235,830 and $237,565 for the railroad crossing projects. Additionally, a contract award was approved for Thomas Engineering Group LLC to provide construction oversight services for a subdivision development project. Budget discussions indicated that despite some projects exceeding initial budgets, overall funds, including water and capital funds, were sufficient to cover costs, with some savings available from other projects. The committee also welcomed a new civil engineer hire, highlighting ongoing staffing support for infrastructure projects.