TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 2, 2024
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to increase Contract 17-135-3V Roof Replacement of the Lue-Hing M&R Complex, Stickney Water Reclamation Plant to IHC Construction Companies, LLC in an amount of $172,834.57, from an amount of $11,144,401.24, to an amount not to exceed $11,317,235.81, Account 401-50000-645780, Purchase Order 4000094
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Dear Sir:
On December 1, 2022, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to award Contract 17-135-3V Roof Replacement of the Lue-Hing M&R Complex, Stickney Water Reclamation Plant to IHC Construction Companies, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $10,909,000.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $545,450.00.00, for a total amount not to exceed $11,454,450.00. The scheduled contract completion date is May 6, 2025.
As of April 19, 2024, the attached list of change orders has been approved.
Original Contract Amount $10,909,000.00
Date of Board Approval 12/1/2022
Cumulative Change Order (4/19/2024) $235,401.24
% Change of Original Contract Value 2.16%
Current Contract Value $11,144,401.24
Requested Increase $172,834.57
New Contract Value $11,317,235.81
% Change of Current Contract Value 1.55%
Total % Change of Original Contract Value 3.74%
An extra in an amount of $172,834.57 is requested to remove and replace the existing interior courtyard waterproofing membrane to address leakage into the facility which was discovered during construction. The contractor submitted a cost proposal (CO-20) for an extra in the amount of $172,834.57. The engineer reviewed the proposal, found it to be reasonable, and stated via correspondence CO20, that the Engineering Department would recommend its approval.
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 Contract 17-135-3V in an amount of $172,834.57 (1.55% of the current contract value), from an amount of $11,144,401.24, to an amount not to exceed $11,317,235.81.
Funds are available in Account 401-50000-645780.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, GMR:GRR:MGM
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Marcelino Garcia, 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, 2024
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