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Meeting Name: Transportation Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/22/2025 10:30 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Issued on: 10/15/2025
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25-4090 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 09/17/2025.   Not available Not available
25-3516 1 Improvement Resolution for Strategic Planning - Planning Various-Various Contract #1Improvement 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: Planning Services Various Locations Contract #1 Location: Countywide Section: 25-8PLAN-02-ES County Board District(s): Countywide Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $1,500,000.00 (FY27 = $250,000.00; FY28 = $500,000.00; FY29 = $500,000.00; FY30 = $250,000.00) Accounts: Motor Fuel Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536 ($750,000.00 (FY27 = $125,000.00; FY28 = $250,000.00; FY29 = $250,000.00; FY30 = $125,000.00)); and 11300.1500.29150.560019 ($750,000.00 (FY27 = $125,000.00; FY28 = $250,000.00; FY29 = $250,000.00; FY30 = $125,000.00)). Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for work being done Countywide. The resolution is appropriating funds for Planning Services for Various Locations (Contract #1) Countywide on an as-needed basis.   Not available Not available
25-3517 1 Improvement Resolution for Strategic Planning - Planning Various-Various Contract #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: Planning Services Various Locations Contract #2 Location: Countywide Section: 25-8PLAN-03-ES County Board District(s): Countywide Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $1,500,000.00 (FY27 = $250,000.00; FY28 = $500,000.00; FY29 = $500,000.00; FY30 = $250,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 ($750,000.00 (FY27 = $125,000.00; FY28 = $250,000.00; FY29 = $250,000.00; FY30 = $125,000.00)); and 11300.1500.29150.560019($750,000.00 (FY27 =$125,000.00; FY28 = $250,000.00; FY29 = $250,000.00; FY30 = $125,000.00)). Summary: A The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for work done Countywide. The resolution is appropriating funds for Planning Services for Various Locations (Contract #2) Countywide on an as-needed basis.   Not available Not available
25-3522 1 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment for LPA Amendment # 1_Green StreetIntergovernmental Agreement Amendment (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): State of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Request: Authorization to proposed Local Public Agency Amendment # 1 Goods or Services: Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Village of Bensenville, Illinois, Village of Franklin Park, Illinois Section: 21-FRAGS-00-PV Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 17 Agreement Number: N/A Agreement Period: N/A Fiscal Impact: $36,975,011.00 ($27,105,648.00 to be reimbursed from the FHWA) 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 IDOT. The County will be the lead agency for construction and construction engineering improvements along Green Street/Franklin Avenue from York Road to Runge Street. The FHWA will pay up to a maximum of $27,105,648.00 toward the project co   Not available Not available
25-3524 1 Intergovernmental Agreement with AmtrakIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Amtrak Request: Approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement Goods or Services: Station improvements Location: Chicago, Illinois Section: 25-ACHIP-00-RR Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 2 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: From date of last signature to completion of work Fiscal Impact: $6,250,000.00 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 Amtrak. The County is providing matching funds for federal grants received by Amtrak for preliminary, design, and construction engineering services to enhance Chicago Union Station by repurposing unused mail platforms to expand capacity, addressing passenger exposure to diesel exhaust from trains, and enhancing passenger circulation within the concourse to alleviate overcrowding d   Not available Not available
25-3525 1 Contract Amendment for Old Orchard Rd – Woods Dr to Skokie Blvd. A1 Increase Contract no. 2316-12111Contract Amendment (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: F.H. Pashen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Location: Old Orchard Road - Woods Drive to Skokie Boulevard County Board District(s): 13 Original Contract Period: 2/8/2024 – 8/30/2029 Section: 14-A8327-09-RP Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Section: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $34,460,290.20 Original Board Approval: 1/25/2024, $34,460,290.20 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. This Increase Requested: $1,283,840.52 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $1,283,840.52 Accounts: Type of Account GL Account Amount Motor Fuel Tax 113   Not available Not available
25-3526 1 Contract for Construction Management Services Shoe Factory Road – Essex to Beverly Contract no. 2316-05151BContract (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Tecma Associates, Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Management Services - Shoe Factory Road Location: Shoe Factory Road - Essex Drive to Beverly Road Section: 16-A6202-00-PV Contract Value: $2,461,659.00 Contract period: 11/1/2025 - 11/30/2029 Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minority-and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct Participation. The Prime vendor is a Certified MBE. Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2025 $10,083.52; FY 2026 $913,118.63; FY 2027 $1,283,007.71; FY 2028 $255,449.14 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Contract Number(s): 2416-05151B Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests the approval of the proposed Contract between Cook County and Tecma Associates, Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois. This contract will provid   Not available Not available
25-3533 1 Contract for Electrical and Mechanical Item Maintenance co. no. 2585-05300Contract (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Meade, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Electrical and Mechanical Item Maintenance - Various Locations – Section No. 28-8EMIM-01-GM (Countywide) Location: Countywide Section: 28-8EMIM-01-GM Contract Value: $26,115,628.26 Contract period: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028 Contract Utilization: The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women- owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation. Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2026 $8,500,000.00, FY 2027 $8,500,000.00, FY 2028 $8,500,000.00, FY 2029 $615,628.26 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.540370 Contract Number(s): 2585-05300 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Contract between the County and Meade, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. General Maintenance services associated with Cook Count   Not available Not available
25-3535 1 Countywide Equipment Rental - A5 - co. no. 1923-17924Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Transportation and Highways, Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Facilities Management, and Cook County Clerk’s Office Vendor: Herc Rentals, Inc., Bonita Springs, Florida Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Equipment Rental Original Contract Period: 4/15/2020 - 4/14/2023 with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Extension and Increase Proposed Contract Period: 11/1/2025 – 10/31/2027 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $6,527,620.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board 4/8/2020, $3,000,000.00 Increase Requested: $2,620,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): 12/15/2022, $1,155,000.00, 12/14/2023, $1,332,620.00, 3/13/2025, $995,000.00 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 12/20/2024, $45,000.00 Previous Board Renewals: 12/15/2022, 4/15/2023 - 4/14/2024, 12/14/2023, 4/15/2024 - 4/14/2025 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N   Not available Not available
25-3575 1 Improvement Resolution Pavement Preservation 2026 (Crack Sealing)Improvement 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: Pavement Preservation 2026 - Crack Sealing Location: Countywide Section: 26-PPCRS-02-PV County Board District(s): Countywide Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $1,800,000.00 (FY26 = $900,000.00; FY27 = $900,000.00) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for work to be done Countywide. The improvement resolution is appropriating funds to crack seal existing roadways at various locations throughout Cook County.   Not available Not available
25-3576 1 Maintenance Resolution for Electrical & Mechanical Item Maintenance 2026- 2028Resolution, Maintenance (Highway)PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Approval of proposed maintenance resolution Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project Maintenance District(s): Countywide County Board District(s): Countywide Fiscal Impact: $26,115,630.00 (FY26 = $8,500,000.00; FY27 = $8,500,000.00; FY28 = $8,500,000.00; FY29 = $615,000.00) Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.540370 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed maintenance resolution for work done Countywide. The resolution is appropriating funds for a new contract to provide Electrical Mechanical Item Maintenance (EMIM) countywide for a three-year period from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028.   Not available Not available
25-3577 1 Supplemental Improvement Resolution for 2022 PRP South Corridors Package #2Supplemental Improvement Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of the proposed supplemental improvement resolution Project: 2022 PRP South Corridors Package #2 Location: Various locations in southern Cook County Section: 22-PRPS2-00-PV County Board District: 4, 5, 6, 11, 16 & 17 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $6,200,000.00 (FY25 = $4,960,000.00; FY26 = $1,240,000.00) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Board Approved Date and Amount: December 19, 2024, $29,000,000.00 Increased Amount: $6,200,000.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $35,200,000.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed supplemental improvement resolution for work done in various locations throughout southern Cook County. The resolution is appropriating funds for the 2022 PRP (Pavement Rehabilitation Program) South Corridors Package 2 at various locations in southern   Not available Not available
25-3583 1 Agreement for IL0715: Blue Island (aka Alsip): Bridge shield installation Kedzie Avenue over B&OCTAgreement (Highway)PROPOSED AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): CSX Transportation, Inc. (“CSXT”) Request: Approval of proposed Construction Agreement Goods or Services: Design and Construction Location: City of Blue Island, Illinois Section Number: 25-EBREP-00-BR County Board District: 5 Centerline Mileage: N/A Agreement Period: N/A Agreement Number(s): N/A Fiscal Impact: $48,219.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed agreement between the County and CSXT. The County will be the lead agency for design and construction of debris shield under Kedzie Avenue over the railroad track near Milepost DIH-15.99 (DOT # 163 569T) located in Blue Island (Alsip), Cook County, Illinois. CSXT will perform preliminary engineering services, flagging services and other protective services and devices as may be necessary, construction engineering and inspection to protect th   Not available Not available