Village Awards $399,763 Bid for Nebraska Street Pond Dredging
Frankfort Village Board Meeting | December 15, 2025
Article Summary: The Frankfort Village Board on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, awarded a contract to KLF Enterprises for the mechanical dredging of the Nebraska Street retention pond. The project is designed to restore the pond’s functional capacity after significant sediment buildup hindered effective water treatment.
Pond Dredging Project Key Points:
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Contract Award: KLF Enterprises submitted the lowest responsible bid of $399,763.
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Scope of Work: The project involves pond dewatering, mechanical dredging of approximately 4,550 cubic yards of sediment, and full landscape restoration.
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Location: The 1.41-acre pond is located at the northeast corner of U.S. Route 45 and Nebraska Street.
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Completion Deadline: All work is scheduled to be finished by April 30, 2026.
The Frankfort Village Board on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, authorized a major maintenance project for the Nebraska Street retention pond to address years of sediment accumulation.
Trustee Gene Savaria reported that initial estimates indicated between two and four feet of sediment covering the entire bottom of the 1.41-acre pond. This buildup has reduced the pond’s ability to hold storm water and has negatively impacted its treatment functions.
“Significant sediment buildup has reduced the pond’s functional capacity and inhibited effective treatment,” Savaria told the board.
The village received four bid proposals for the project, with KLF Enterprises of Markham emerging as the lowest responsible bidder. The contract requires the company to handle the disposal of all sediment and perform daily clean-ups of any material tracked offsite during the hauling process.
Project specifications include the installation of erosion control measures and a silt fence to protect the surrounding area. Following the dredging, KLF Enterprises is responsible for restoring the landscape with topsoil, seed, fertilizer, and a straw blanket.
The board’s resolution allows the project to begin immediately, with a total duration of 50 working days anticipated for pumping, dredging, and hauling operations.
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