TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authority to decrease Contract 24-641-11, Furnishing and Delivering Liquid Carbon Dioxide to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to Linde, Inc, in an amount of $154,632.92, from an amount of $2,042,627.07, to an amount not to exceed $1,887,994.15, Account 101-69000-623560, Purchase Order 3130505
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Dear Sir:
On June 6, 2024, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to issue a purchase order for Contract 24-641-11, Furnishing and Delivering Liquid Carbon Dioxide to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to Linde, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $2,042,627.07. The contract expired on August 19, 2026.
There have been no prior change orders.
Original Contract Amount $2,042,627.07
Date of Board Approval 6/6/2024
Cumulative Change Order Value (10/6/2026) $0.00
% Change of Original Contract Value 0.0%
Current Contract Value $2,042,627.07
Requested Increase or Decrease ($154,632.92)
New Contract Value $1,887,994.15
% Change of Current Contract Value -7.6%
% Change of Original Contract Value -7.6%
A decrease is requested to close the contract. The need for chemicals depends on operating conditions, and the exact quantities required were not known at the time the contract was drafted. 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 Contract 24-641-11, in an amount of $154,632.92 (approximately 7.6% of the current contract value), from an amount of $2,042,627.07, to an amount not to exceed $1,887,994.15.
Funds will be restored to Account 101-69000-623560.
Requested, Edward J. Staudacher, Director of Maintenance and Operations, JBS:BML:MM:JR
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Precious Brady-Davis, Chairperson Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for November 5, 2026