DuPage County Transportation Committee Meeting, Tuesday 8/18/26

The DuPage County Transportation Committee held a meeting on August 18, 2026, focusing heavily on procurement and budget matters related to transportation infrastructure and maintenance. The committee approved several contract purchase orders, including a $15,000 contract to Gasaway Distributors for liquid calcium chloride, contracts for automotive lubricants with Keller Herro Oil and Safety Clean Systems totaling up to $25,000, and multiple contract closeouts and change orders for various transportation-related services and materials. A significant contract was approved with Fox Valley Fire and Safety Company for fire alarm and life safety system maintenance at county facilities, valued at $319,300 over two years. The committee also reviewed and discussed the FY27 transportation budget, highlighting a projected revenue of approximately $74 million and a capital program focused on engineering, land acquisition, construction, and participation agreements. Major capital projects include bridge replacements, road widenings, resurfacing programs, and the construction of a new Department of Transportation building. The meeting included detailed discussions on specific projects such as the Bloomingdale Road bridge replacement and Fabian Parkway reconstruction, with attention to right-of-way acquisitions and safety improvements. Overall, the meeting emphasized contract approvals, budget allocations, and capital improvement planning for DuPage County's transportation infrastructure.