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Meeting Name: Transportation Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/15/2026 10:30 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Issued on: 4/9/2026
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26-1142 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 03/11/2026.   Not available Not available
26-0504 1 Professional Services Contract - Preliminary Engineering Services and Preparation of Phase I Study (Contract no. 2405-09261B)Contract (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Strand Associates, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Engineering Services and Preparation of Phase I Studies Location: Villages of Deerfield, Northbrook, and Palatine, Illinois Section: 24-A5011-08-BR Contract Value: $1,190,562.00 Contract period: 4/1/2026 - 3/31/2030 Contract Utilization: The Vendor has met the Minority - and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation. Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2026 $400,000.00; FY 2027 $400,000.00; FY 2028 $200,000.00; FY 2029 $100,000.00; FY 2030 $90,562.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Funds: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Contract Number(s): 2405-09261B Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request the approval of the proposed Contract between Cook County and Strand Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. Under this    Not available Not available
26-0671 1 Construction Amendment #5- Lake Cook Road Patching Project – Amendment 1 (increase only) (Contract 2411-04110)Contract Amendment (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: R.W. Dunteman Company, Addison, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Service Location: Lake Cook Road Patching Project - IL Route 53 to Arlington Heights Road, Hastings Drive to US Route 45, and Wilmot Road Intersection County Board District(s): 14 Original Contract Period: 10/7/2024 - 8/31/2028 Section: 24-A5012-00-PV Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Section: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $7,271,849.21 Original Board Approval: 9/19/2024, $7,271,849.21 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minority - and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct Participation and partial MBE & WBE Waiver. This Increase Requested: $1,106,860.72 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 202   Not available Not available
26-0702 1 Drainage Engineering Services – Various Various (Contract No. 2561-07030A)Contract (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Hey and Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Drainage Engineering Services Location: Countywide Section: 25-6VDES-01-DR Contract Value: $2,000,000.00 Contract period: 5/1/2026 - 4/30/2031 Contract Utilization: The contract specific goal set on this contract is Zero. Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: Account: Motor Fuel Tax FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 11300.1500.29150.521536 175,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 175,000 11300.1500.29150.560019 25,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 25,000 Totals $200,000.00 $400,000.00 $400,000.00 $400,000.00 $400,000.00 $200,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Funds: 11300.1500.29150.521536 and 11300.1500.29150.560019 Contract Number(s): 2561-07030A Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request the approval of the propos   Not available Not available
26-0704 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for Busse Road- Mount ProspectIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement Goods or Services: Construction Location: Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois Section: 20-W7141-00-PV Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 9 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time Agreement Fiscal Impact: $18,925,436.00 ($408,748.00 to be reimbursed from the Village of Mount Prospect, $1,449,876.00 to be reimbursed from Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Funds and $1,116,297.00 to be reimbursed from Congressional Allocation Funds) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Mount Prospect. The County will include resurfacing of Lonnquist Boulevard, installation of street lighting, installation of emerge   Not available Not available
26-0705 1 Grant Award Acceptance for 119th Street ModernizationGrant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Cook County received $1,100,000.00 in IDOT Local Project Funding (LPF) grant funds for the improvement of 119th Street between Kedzie Avenue and Western Avenue, a Cook County route in the Village of Merrionette Park and Cities of Chicago and Blue Island. Work will consist of pavement rehabilitation. Grant Amount: $1,100,000.00 Grant Period: 7 years from date of execution of the funding agreement Fiscal Impact: NONE Accounts: N/A Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any. Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed grant award acceptance. This $1,100,000 grant award from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be used by DOTH to improve 119th Street.   Not available Not available
26-0706 1 Grant Award Acceptance for 171st Street ModernizationGrant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Cook County received $1,200,000.00 in IDOT Local Project Funding (LPF) grant funds for the improvement of 171st Street between Ashland Avenue and Halsted Street, a Cook County route in the City of Harvey and Village of Hazel Crest. Work will consist of pavement rehabilitation with associated traffic signal modernization, drainage, and ADA sidewalk improvements. Grant Amount: $1,200,000.00 Grant Period: 7 years from date of execution of the funding agreement Fiscal Impact: NONE Accounts: N/A. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any. Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed grant award acceptance. This $1,200,000.00 grant award from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be used by    Not available Not available
26-0707 1 Grant Award Acceptance for Burnham Avenue ModernizationGrant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Cook County received $1,270,000.00 in IDOT Local Project Funding (LPF) grant funds for the improvement of Burnham Avenue between Steger Road and 223rd Street, a Cook County route in unincorporated Bloom Township and Sauk Village. Work will consist of pavement rehabilitation. Grant Amount: $1,270,000.00 Grant Period: 7 years from date of execution of the funding agreement Fiscal Impact: NONE Accounts: N/A. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any. Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed grant award acceptance. This $1,270,000.00 grant award from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be used by DOTH to improve Burnham Avenue.   Not available Not available
26-0708 1 Grant Award Acceptance for Michigan City Road ModernizationGrant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Cook County received $1,600,000.00 in IDOT Local Project Funding (LPF) grant funds for the improvement of the Michigan City Road from 154th Street to State Line Road, a Cook County route in unincorporated Thornton Township and the City of Calumet City. Work will consist of pavement rehabilitation with associated drainage and ADA sidewalk improvements. Grant Amount: $1,600,000.00 Grant Period: 7 years from date of execution of the funding agreement Fiscal Impact: NONE Accounts: N/A. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any. Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed grant award acceptance. This $1,600,000.00 grant award from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be used by DOTH to impro   Not available Not available
26-0709 1 Grant Award Acceptance for Ridgeland Avenue/Narragansett Avenue/Nagle Avenue ModernizationGrant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Cook County received $2,500,000.00 in IDOT Local Project Funding (LPF) grant funds for the improvement of the Ridgeland Avenue/ Narragansett Avenue/ Nagle Avenue between Sauk Trail and Lincoln Highway (US 30), a Cook County route located in unincorporated Rich Township and the Villages of Richton Park and Matteson. Work will consist of pavement rehabilitation. Grant Amount: $2,500,000.00 Grant Period: 7 years from date of execution of the funding agreement Fiscal Impact: NONE Accounts: N/A. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any. Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed grant award acceptance. This $2,500,000.00 grant award from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be used by DOT   Not available Not available
26-0710 1 Grant Award Acceptance for State Street ModernizationGrant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Cook County received $1,700,000.00 in IDOT Local Project Funding (LPF) grant funds for the improvement of the State Street between E Joe Orr Road to Main Street, a Cook County route located in the City of Chicago Heights, Village of Glenwood, and unincorporated Bloom Township. Work will consist of pavement rehabilitation with drainage and traffic signal improvements. Grant Amount: $1,700,000.00 Grant Period: 7 years from date of execution of the funding agreement Fiscal Impact: NONE Accounts: N/A. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any. Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed grant award acceptance. This $1,700,000.00 grant award from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be    Not available Not available
26-0711 1 Grant Award Acceptance for Thorn Creek Bridge at Sauk TrailGrant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Cook County received $5,232,000.00 in IDOT Local Project Funding (LPF) grant funds to remove and replace the Sauk Trail bridge over Thorn Creek (SN 016-3005) as part of the planned reconstruction of Sauk Trail between Western Avenue and Ashland Avenue, a Cook County route located within unincorporated Bloom Township. Grant Amount: $5,232,000.00 Grant Period: 7 years from date of execution of the funding agreement Fiscal Impact: NONE Accounts: N/A. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any. Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed grant award acceptance. This $5,232,000,000.00 grant award from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be used by DOTH to improve the Sauk Trail bridge ove   Not available Not available
26-0771 1 Supplemental Improvement Resolution for Sauk Village Multi-Use PathSupplemental Improvement Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of Appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds Project: Sauk Village Multi-Use Path Location: Village of Sauk Village, Illinois Section: 19-IICBP-09-ES County Board District: 6 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00 (FY26 = $40,000.00; FY27 = $10,000.00) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Board Approved Date and Amount: 7/25/2019: $150,000.00; 3/17/2022: $325,200.00; 11/21/2024: $124,800.00 Increased Amount: $50,000.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $650,000.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed supplemental improvement resolution for the Sauk Village Multi-Use Path in the Village of Sauk Village, in Cook County. The project scope includes preparing a preliminary engineering and an environmental (Phase I) study for a new multi-use path.   Not available Not available
26-0800 1 Invest in Cook 2025 Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of PalatineIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Palatine, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Design Engineering. Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Village of Palatine, Illinois Section: 25-IICBP-09-SW Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 14 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time Agreement Fiscal Impact: $191,733.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Palatine. The Village will be the lead agency for design engineering, construction and construction engineering to fill sidewalk gaps along the east and west sides of Quentin Road. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of design engineering, construction and construction engineering costs.   Not available Not available
26-0802 1 Joint Funding Agreement for HSIP Package 2 ProjectAgreement (Highway)PROPOSED AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Request: Approval of proposed Agreement Goods or Services: Construction Location: Villages of Palatine, Schaumburg, Matteson and Palos Hills, Illinois Section Number: 23-HSIP2-00-TL County Board District: 14, 15, 6, 17 Centerline Mileage: N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Agreement Number(s): N/A Fiscal Impact: $3,944,409.00 ($1,528,290.00 to be reimbursed from the FHWA HSIP (Federal Highway Administration Highway Safety Improvement Program) Accounts: 11900.1500.54355.560019 (HSIP, $1,528,290.00); 11300.1500.29150.560019 (Motor Fuel Tax Fund) Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Joint Funding Agreement between the County and the Illinois Department of Transportation. Cook County will be the lead agency for construction for replacement of traffic signal equipment along Lake Cook Road at Old Hick   Not available Not available
26-0813 1 Supplemental Improvement Resolution for Pavement Preservation Crack Sealing 2024Supplemental Improvement Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds Project: Pavement Preservation Crack Sealing 2024 Location: Countywide Section: 24-PPCRS-01-PV County Board District: Countywide Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $150,000.00 (FY2026) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Board Approved Date and Amount: 7/20/2023: $1,800,000.00 Increased Amount: $150,000.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $1,950,000.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed supplemental resolution to crack seal existing roadways at various locations throughout Cook County. The project scope includes crack sealing existing roadways as a measure of preventive maintenance to reduce or delay moisture damage.   Not available Not available
26-0820 1 Improvement Resolution for HSIP Traffic Signal Replacement Package 2Improvement Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds Project: Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Traffic Signal Replacement Package 2 Location: City of Palos Hills, Illinois; Village of Palatine, Illinois, Village of Schaumburg, Illinois; Village of Tinley Park, Illinois Section: 25-HSIP2-00-TL County Board District(s): 6, 14, 15 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $6,184,000.00 (FY27) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution to replace all traffic signal equipment at the specified intersections in the City of Palos Hills, and the Villages of Palatine, Schaumburg, and Tinley Park in Cook County. The project scope includes providing one traffic signal head per travel lane, 12” LED lenses, illuminated street name signs, pedestrian countdown signals   Not available Not available