American Airlines Hangar II Replacement

In Spring 2017, Rossi Contractors, Inc. was awarded a contract for site work associated with the construction of a new hangar building for American Airlines.  Completion of this Hangar II Replacement project, located at O’Hare International Airport, will provide American Airlines with a new hangar space roughly 160,000 SF in size, a 35,000 SF support facility and aircraft and equipment parking in excess of 600,000 SF.

Rossi is contracted to complete a variety of tasks:

• Demolish existing taxiway and apron Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement, asphalt and select site features.
• Clear, grub and cut site down to proposed subgrade.
• Excavate, prepare subbase and backfill, as applicable, for foundation elements and slabs-on-grade.
• Install proposed PCC pavement, asphalt pavement and blast fence foundation.

American Airlines L Stinger - OHare International Airport

American Airlines Inc. plans to increase its air traffic capacity into O'Hare International Airport with the expansion of the Terminal 3 L concourse.  This project which started in August 2016 consists of the construction of a new terminal building and site improvements that will allow for the addition of five aircraft parking positions.

Rossi Contractors, Inc. has been selected as the General Contractor for the Phase 1 portion of the scope.  Work in this packages consists of the following:

• Demolition and modification of site features-blast fence, PCC pavement and select utilities
• Installation of new underground hydrant pit fueling system for future utilization by parked aircraft
• Base preparation and placement of new apron pavement adjacent to proposed building expansion

O’Hare ATS Expansion and Modernization - OHare International Airport

Chicago Department of Aviation has commissioned a design-build project for the expansion and modernization of their O’Hare Airport Transit System (ATS) in conjunction with the expansion of their Maintenance and Storage Facility (M&SF) and the construction of a new Consolidated Rental Car Facility (CONRAC). Planning and design for the project date back to 2015, with Rossi Contractors, Inc. construction work commencing in May of 2016. The project consists of the design, construction, testing and commissioning of the transit system expansion.

Rossi Contractors, Inc. was selected as a subcontractor to Parsons Construction Group for the civil and structural construction scopes of work.  Work in this packages consists of the following:

• Installation of three at-grade switches and associated guideway tracks for access into the new Maintenance and Storage Facility building expansion.
• Expansion of two elevated guideway tracks (approximately 2000LF each) from existing Lot E to access the new CONRAC Lot F.
• Installation of four elevated switches in a diamond double crossover configuration.

UAL Common Fleet Gate Optimization

In Fall 2014, Rossi was awarded multiple contracts for work to be performed on gates occupied by United Airlines at O’Hare International Airport.  These projects are part of a larger ongoing effort to optimize gate utilization and accommodate the increase in flight schedule planned for the upcoming year.

The scope of work for these projects includes, but is not limited to:

• Demolition of apron pavement and construction of new drilled-shaft foundations for jetbridge and walkway supports
• Furnish and assemble new walkways, including all necessary electrical installation
• Disconnect, transport and reconnect existing bridges and install new bridges at specified locations
• Build-out of a new hold room including:
  • Curtain wall modifications for installation of new gate door
  • Installation of United podium, backscreen and furniture.
  • Fabrication and installation of new FIDs display
  • Furnish and install specified electrical devices and communication components
• Remove existing apron marking and restripe per plan
• Pavement removal, excavation and installation of new fueling pits and necessary fuel line

Bridge Pier Relocation

The 1-190 ATS Bridge Relocation Project at O'Hare International Airport was completed on November 15, 2014 ahead of schedule. Rossi wishes to thank everyone connected with this project for a timely and professional group effort, including CDA, CDOT, IDOT, OATS, CTA & CARE PLUS.

Rossi has completed work on the removal and reconstruction of two bridge piers from the I-190 to the CTA Blue Line with the help of several competent subcontractors. This project was needed because the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) widened the I-190 to provide some congestion relief on the Kennedy Expressway, which directly impacted the structure carrying the Airport Transit System (ATS) Automated Guideway Bridge over the I-190.   
Some of the work involved in the project included, but was not limited to:

• Temporary rerouting of ATS electrical hardware from guideway on to aerial cables over I-190 and CTA.
• Removal of existing abutment and piers south of I-190.
• Removal, replacement, or reinstallation of all ties, rails, insulators, negative return, conduit, and appurtenances.
• Coordination/joint effort with the Chicago Department of Transportation, IDOT, CTA, CDA, O’Hare Airport Transit System, and Siemens.
• Construction of new abutment, slope wall, concrete faces retaining wall and pier south of I-190.
• Furnishing and erecting two-span continuous unit steel girders over eastbound I-190 and proposed Balmoral Avenue.
• Grading and installation of erosion control.

General Contracting

Rossi Contractors, Inc. is a City of Chicago-licensed general contractor. We are responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a construction site, management of subcontractors, and communication of information to involved parties throughout the course of the project.  Safety is our number one priority. Check out our past projects to see examples of our general contracting work.

Concrete Paving

Rossi Contractors, Inc is a leader in providing concrete paving services. We routinely complete quality concrete paving projects for city, state and local projects.  Rossi Contractors, Inc., owns, operates and maintains our own fleet of equipment which provides the flexibility to meet aggressive schedule deadlines.  See the gallery for some examples of our concrete paving work.

Drainage

Drainage is a multi-faceted process that affects the safety and structure of a project.  Rossi Contractors, Inc. has the experience, qualifications, and equipment to successfully complete grading and drainage projects of all sizes.  Our approach is to be effective stewards of the environment using common sense and safety-tested practices.  Our qualified employees and equipment resources, allow us to efficiently “move the earth”.  See some of our past drainage projects in the gallery.

Major Excavating

Site excavation is a process in which soil, rock, and other materials are removed from a site, typically with the use of heavy earthmoving equipment such as excavators and bulldozers. The site is excavated to create a level, clean area to work, with the foundations being established in the excavated area. Our specialized equipment and crews can handle a wide variety of excavations, from construction supports to prevent collapse of side walls to organizing the safe removal of excavated material. See our past excavating projects for more.

Underground Utilities

Rossi Contractors, Inc. has extensive experience in the installation of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, drainage improvements, the continuation of utility lines from the main systems to the point of termination and all facets that encompass underground utilities. Visit the underground utilities gallery to see some of our past projects.

Material Disposal / Sales

In accordance with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) regulations, Rossi Contractors, Inc. is fully capable of processing recyclable concrete materials. Additionally, Rossi Contractors, Inc. sells quality aggregate stone, sand and salt to meet any scale project in public and private sectors.