TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 2010
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Richard Lanyon, Executive Director
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Authority to decrease purchase order and amend agreement with Loeb & Loeb for legal services to represent Susan T. Morakalis in Tri-River Docks, Inc. v. MWRDGC and Susan T. Morakalis, in an amount of $22,197.56, from an amount of $285,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $262,804.88, Account 101-30000-601170, Purchase Order 3051187
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Dear Sir:
On June 4, 2008, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with Loeb & Loeb for legal services to represent Susan T. Morakalis in Tri-River Docks, Inc. v. MWRDGC and Susan T. Morakalis in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
As of January 21, 2010, the attached list of change orders has been approved. The effect of these change orders resulted in an increase in the amount of $285,000.00 from the original amount awarded of the $100,000.00. The current contract value is $22,197.56. The prior approved change orders reflect a 185% increase to the original contract value.
This decrease in purchase order value is being requested due to the completion of the lawsuit.
This change order is in compliance with the Illinois Criminal Code since the change is due to circumstances not reasonably foreseeable at the time the contract was signed, and is in the best interest of the District.
It is hereby recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to execute a change order to decrease purchase order and amend agreement, in an amount of $22,197.56 (7.79% of the current contract value), from an amount of $285,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $262,804.88.
Funds will be restored in Account 101-30000-601170.
Requested, Frederick M. Feldman, General Counsel, FMF:CL:STM:rg
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for February 4, 2010
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