Township Approves $449K for Library Parking Lot Renovation
The Township Board approved a contract for $449,168 to renovate the parking lot at the Plainfield Library. The project will address the lot's "very poor shape" and includes replacing pavement, sidewalks, and landscaping. The construction contract was approved in May 2026, following an earlier approval of a $37,100 contract for engineering and design services.
The Township Board approved the bid for parking lot renovations from Rowland Excavating in the amount of $449,167.97 on May 11, 2026. This item was part of the consent agenda, which was approved by a 6-0 vote.
Minutes record: I move to approve the Agenda including the Consent Agenda and Accounts Payable. Motion by Jack Hagedorn Second by Kathey Batey Roll Call: Ayes: Reminga, Coleman, Batey, Hagedorn, McKellar, Morrow Nays: 0 Motion approved
Timeline
- Agenda posted from agenda · published Feb 9, 2026
- Agenda posted from agenda · published May 7, 2026
- Agenda posted from agenda · published May 11, 2026
- Approved Final from minutes · published Jun 10, 2026
Key facts
- The project was identified as necessary because the library parking lot is in "very poor shape."
- On February 9, 2026, the Township Board was asked to approve a proposal from Prein & Newhof for engineering and project management services for a cost not to exceed $37,100.
- On May 11, 2026, the board was asked to approve the construction bid from Rowland Excavating for $449,167.91.
- The scope of the project includes removal of the old lot and construction of new walks, curbs, a retaining wall, a dumpster enclosure, stormwater pipes, an asphalt parking lot, and landscaping.
- The project was an approved capital improvement expenditure in the 2026 budget.
Discretion or exceptions
- The cost for new public sidewalks, estimated at $19,500, may be paid from the Township's separate sidewalk fund.
Who could be affected
- Patrons and staff of the Plainfield Library
What could change
- The project will reconstruct the library's parking lot, which staff described as being in 'very poor shape.'
- The renovation will include removing old pavement and walks, and constructing a new asphalt lot, concrete sidewalks, curbs, a retaining wall, a dumpster enclosure, and landscaping.
- New public sidewalks will be constructed in the public right-of-way along Sawkaw Drive and 5 Mile Road.
- The project was an approved capital improvement expenditure in the township's 2026 budget.
What to watch
- What is the construction schedule for the renovation?
- How will the project impact parking and access to the library while work is underway?
Supporting records
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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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Bid Tabulation Summary | Bid Date: April 30, 2026 | Bid Time (Local): 5:00 PM | |--------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------| | Owner: Plainfield Charter Township | | | Project Title: KDL Plainfield Library - Parking Lot Reconstruction | | | Project #: 2260312 | | * | Number | Contractor Name | Bid Amount | |------------|-----------------------------------------…
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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
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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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