Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting September 1, 2026

The Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee met on September 1, 2026, to discuss several procurement and infrastructure-related matters. Key procurement actions included the approval of a professional services agreement with Burns and McDonald for design engineering services on Wilmington Pietone Road, and the authorization of an agreement with One Oak North System LLC for continued services. The committee also addressed the emergency procurement of road salt due to a statewide bidding failure, passing a resolution to declare an emergency and confirming the award for countywide bulk salt to ensure winter road maintenance. Additionally, the committee approved county aid for bridge construction over Fitment Creek on McGregor Road and authorized eminent domain proceedings related to right-of-way acquisitions for the Galaga Road project. Discussions also touched on policy development regarding automatic license plate readers and surveillance cameras, with plans to draft ordinances and seek board input. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing infrastructure projects, managing procurement challenges, and addressing emerging policy concerns related to public safety technology.