TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authority to decrease Contract 25-630-11, Furnishing and Delivering Ferric Chloride, to Kemira Water Solutions, Inc, in an amount of $11,289,713.40, from an amount of $21,598,837.40, to an amount not to exceed $10,309,124.00, Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-623560, Purchase Orders 3137761, 3137762, and 3137763
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Dear Sir:
On October 16, 2025, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to issue purchase orders for Contract 25-630-11, Furnishing and Delivering Ferric Chloride, to Kemira Water Solutions, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $21,599,835.80. The contract expires on November 22, 2027.
As of August 20, 2026, the attached list of change orders has been approved.
Original Contract Amount $21,599,835.80
Date of Board Approval 10/16/2025
Cumulative Change Order Value (8/20/2026) ($998.40)
% Change of Original Contract Value -0.0%
Current Contract Value $21,598,837.40
Requested Increase or Decrease ($11,289,713.40)
New Contract Value $10,309,124.00
% Change of Current Contract Value -52.3%
% Change of Original Contract Value -52.3%
A decrease is requested because of a reduction in influent phosphorus volume at the Calumet WRP, which reduces the need for ferric chloride, the chemical used for phosphorus removal. This change 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 25-630-11, in an amount of $11,289,713.40 (approximately 52.3% of the current contract value), from an amount of $21,598,837.40, to an amount not to exceed $10,309,124.00.
Funds will be restored to Account 101-68000-623560.
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 September 3, 2026
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