Township Board to vote on $449K library parking lot renovation
The Plainfield Township Board will vote on a $449,167.97 construction contract to renovate the parking lot at the Plainfield Library, which staff described as being in "very poor shape." The project also includes new sidewalks, landscaping, and drainage. This follows a previous board review of a contract for engineering and project management services.
A vote is scheduled for the May 11, 2026, Board of Trustees meeting to approve a $449,167.97 bid from Rowland Excavating for the Plainfield Library parking lot renovation.
Minutes record: d. Approve the bid for parking lot renovations at the Plainfield Library from Rowland Excavating in the amount of $449,167.97
Timeline
- Agenda posted from agenda · published Feb 9, 2026
- Listed for a meeting from agenda · published Feb 9, 2026
- Agenda posted from agenda · published May 7, 2026
- Meeting scheduled Upcoming from meeting overview
- Possible vote listed Upcoming from agenda · published May 7, 2026
Key facts
- Township staff state the library parking lot is in "very poor shape and in need of renovation."
- In February 2026, the board considered a proposal for up to $37,100 from Prein & Newhof for engineering, design, and project management services.
- Rowland Excavating was the lowest of three bidders for the construction work, with a price of $449,167.97.
- The project was listed as an approved capital improvement expenditure in the 2026 budget.
Discretion or exceptions
- An estimated $19,500 of the total cost is for new sidewalks along Sawkaw Drive and 5 Mile Road. The documents note this portion may be paid from the Township's separate sidewalk fund, rather than the main project budget.
Who could be affected
- Visitors and staff of the Plainfield Library
- Township taxpayers
What could change
- The construction contract with Rowland Excavating is for $449,167.97. This is in addition to a prior proposal for up to $37,100 for engineering services.
- The project involves a full reconstruction of the parking lot area. The scope includes demolition and the installation of new asphalt, concrete walks, curbs, a retaining wall, a dumpster enclosure, stormwater pipes, and landscaping.
- Construction will likely affect access to the library, though a specific schedule was not included in the meeting documents.
What to watch
The Township Board is scheduled to vote on approving the $449,167.97 construction contract with Rowland Excavating at its meeting on May 11, 2026.
- What is the planned start and end date for the construction, and how will library services and access be maintained during the project?
- What was the total amount allocated for this project in the 2026 capital improvement budget?
- Has the township decided whether to use the separate sidewalk fund to pay for the new sidewalks included in the project?
Questions to check
- A timeline for construction and information on how library access will be impacted are not included in the agenda documents.
- The total amount budgeted for the project in the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan is not specified.
Supporting records
These related records help explain the item, including the agenda listing, staff explanation, and draft text.
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Approve a proposal from Prein & Newhof to provide engineering and project management services for the Plainfield Library parking lot renovation project
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KDL Plainfield Library Parking Lot Reconstruction Dear Mr. Ketchum: Following is a summary of the referenced project and the bidding process that concluded last week: the project is proposed to reconstruct the parking lot and adjacent areas, including removal of the deteriorated paved parking lot, concrete walks, select concrete curb and gutter and landscaping, and construction of new concrete walks, concrete curb a…
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MEMO TO: Cameron Van Wyngarden, Township Superintendent ee FROM: Joe Ketchum, Facilities and Asset s Manager DATE: February 5, 2026 RE: Plainfield Library Parking Lot - Engineering Services This is a request for the Township Board to approve a proposal from Prein&Newhof (P&N) to provide engineering and project management services for the Plainfield Library parking lot renovation project in an amount not to exceed $3…
Meeting history
Agenda and minutes records showing when this item appeared and what procedural step it reached over time.
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The item appeared on the Board of Trustees Meeting agenda: Approve a proposal from Prein & Newhof to provide engineering and project management services for the Plainfield Library parking lot renovation project Approve a proposal from Prein & Newhof to provide engineering and project management services for the Plainfield Library parking lot renovation project
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The item appeared on the Board of Trustees Meeting agenda: Approve the bid for parking lot renovations at the Plainfield Library from Rowland Excavating in the amount of $449,167.97 Approve the bid for parking lot renovations at the Plainfield Library from Rowland Excavating in the amount of $449,167.97
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