TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 21, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authority to increase Contract 11-187-3F Addison Creek Channel Improvements, SSA to Judlau Contracting, Inc. in an amount of $194,700.00, from an amount of $79,346,971.23, to an amount not to exceed $79,541,671.23, Account 501-50000-645620, Purchase Order 4000103
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Dear Sir:
On July 13, 2023, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to award Contract 11-187-3F Addison Creek Channel Improvements, SSA to Judlau Contracting, Inc. in an amount to exceed $77,297,500.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $3,864,875.00, for a total amount not to exceed $81,162,375.00. The scheduled contract completion date is August 21, 2027.
As of May 8, 2026, the attached list of change orders has been approved.
Original Contract Amount $77,297,500.00
Date of Board Approval 7/13/2023
Cumulative Change Order (5/8/26) $2,049,471.23
% Change of Original Contract Value 2.65%
Current Contract Value $79,346,971.23
Requested Increase $194,700.00
New Contract Value $79,541,671.23
% Change of Current Contract Value 0.25%
Total % Change of Original Contract Value 2.90%
During construction, it was determined that the Reach 2 lift station controller cabinet should be elevated to protect valuable electronic equipment during a flood event. To access this cabinet, a metal deck with steps will be installed around the lift station structures and control cabinet. The deck will be surrounded by railings with swinging gates for safety and ease of access for maintenance of the wet well. The contractor submitted a cost proposal (CO-71) for an extra in the amount of $194,700.00 and a credit in the amount of $0.00, for a net extra in the amount of $194,700.00.
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 11-187-3F in an amount of $194,700.00 (0.25% of the current contract value), from an amount of $79,346,971.23, to an amount not to exceed $79,541,671.23.
Funds are available in Account 501-50000-645620.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, KMF:JK
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 May 21, 2026
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