TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2010
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Richard Lanyon, Executive Director
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Authority to increase Contract 93-232-2M Hydraulic Improvements at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant with IHC Construction/FHP Tectonics, Joint Venture, in an amount of $13,369.40, from an amount of $122,556,591.60, to an amount not to exceed $122,569,961.00, Accounts 401-50000-645650 and 645750, Purchase Order 5000623
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Dear Sir:
On October 19, 2006, the Board of Commissioners passed an order authorizing the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to award Contract 93-232-2M Hydraulic Improvements at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, to IHC Construction/FHP Tectonics, Joint Venture,HCF in an amount not to exceed $120,890,000.00. The contract expires on April 26, 2010.
As of February 5, 2010, the attached list of change orders has been approved. The effect of these change orders resulted in an increase in the amount of $1,666,591.60 from the original amount awarded of $120,890,000.00. The current contract value is $122,556,591.60. The prior approved change orders reflect a 1.38% increase to the original contract value.
This change order is required to install insulation on the emergency generator exhaust piping and muffler. The insulation was not included in the contract documents and is required to provide a safe operation.
The contractor submitted a cost proposal (COR-69) for an extra in the amount of $13,369.40. The engineer reviewed the proposal, found it reasonable, and stated via file letter 992, that the Engineering Department would recommend its approval.
This change order is in compliance with the Illinois Criminal Code since the change is germane to the contract as signed.
It is hereby recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to execute a change order to increase Contract 93-232-2M in an amount of $13,369.40 (0.01% of the current contract value), from an amount of $122,556,591.60, to an amount not to exceed $122,569,961.00.
Funds are available in Accounts 401-50000-645650 and 645750.
Requested, Joseph P. Sobanski, Director of Engineering, TEK:ECB
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 18, 2010
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