he Village is interested in undertaking an analysis of its water transmission main assets sized 16" and greater, consisting of approximately 65,000 lineal feet of pipe of various sizes and materials of construction. The Village is soliciting qualifications from firms with the expertise to advise the Village on the best options to undertake the work that go beyond a "desktop" asset management-based analysis of condition. The Village experienced a significant water loss event on February 14, 2025, and this condition assessment is an important next-step as the Village considers its long-term capital improvements planning. Water System Characteristics The Village of Skokie has purchased water on a wholesale basis from the City of Evanston since 1944. The Village receives its water supply from Evanston through 5 five meter vaults located at: two at McCormick Road and Emerson Street; one at Oakton Street and the North Shore Channel; one at Gross Point Road and Old Orchard Road; and one at Church Street and McCormick Road. The connection at Church and McCormick is not normally utilized. The two parallel points of supply at Golf and Emerson are the largest component of the water delivery system, providing approximately 85% of the daily flow of water to the Village via two parallel 36" water mains. These include a 1956 era 36” cast iron main and a 1963 era 36" RCCP main. These two mains run roughly parallel to each other to the intersection of East Prairie Road and Emerson Street, at which point their routes diverge. Skokie's average day consumption of water is approximately 7.65 MGD. The Skokie water distribution system is bordered by the City of Evanston on the east; the Village of Morton Grove on the west; the Villages of Wilmette and Glenview on the north; and the Villages of Niles and Lincolnwood, along with the City of Chicago, to the south. The system provides service to approximately 65,000 people and includes approximately one hundred and sixty-five (165) miles of water main.
