TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 2, 2013
COMMITTEE ON procurement
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with CohnReznick, for appraisal services for real estate in an amount of $30,000.00 from an amount of $99,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $129,000.00, Account 501-50000-612490, Purchase Order 3075791
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Dear Sir:
On October 6, 2011, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with Realty Consultants USA, Inc. d/b/a/ Integra Realty Resources purchase order 3070624 for appraisal services for real estate, in an amount not to exceed $99,000.00. On May 9, 2012, purchase order 3070624 was assigned to the Reznick Group, PC as purchase order 3072423. On February 19, 2013, the Reznick Group changed its name to CohnReznick, LLP and given a new purchase order of 3075791. The current contract expires on December 31, 2013.
No prior change orders exist.
The Engineering Department requires real estate appraisals for required land acquisitions that are necessary for implanting the stormwater management projects identified as Flood Control/Streambank Stabilization Project on Tinley Creek in Crestwood, Illinois and Flood Control Project on Cherry Creek East Branch in Flossmoor, Illinois.
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 increase the purchase order and amend the agreement in an amount of $30,000.00 (30.3% of the current contract value), from an amount of $99,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $129,000.00.
Funds are available in Account 501-50000-612490.
Requested, Catherine A. O'Connor, Director of Engineering, CA'O:WSS:JPM
Requested, Ronald M. Hill, General Counsel, RMH:STM:MLD:TN:ldl
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 May 2, 2013