TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 15, 2023
COMMITTEE ON MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Declaration of an operational emergency and ratification of Emergency Contract 23-700-01, Repair of West Side Sludge Line on Devon Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, with Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp., Account 901-67000-667220, Requisition 1601433
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On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, a break was detected in the West Side Sludge Line along Devon Avenue at Kimball Avenue in Chicago. The sludge line transports solids from the O’Brien WRP to the Stickney WRP.
In accordance with Section 11.5 of the Purchasing Act, the Director of Maintenance and Operations declared an operating emergency in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 to engage Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp. to repair the broken pipe and restore the pavement. Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp. is currently mobilized in the area and performing work under Contract 07-027-3SR, North Side Sludge Pipeline Replacement Section 1, NSA.
It is requested that the Board of Commissioners ratify the agreement with Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp. to provide emergency services to repair the West Side Sludge Line at Devon Avenue and Kimball Avenue.
If it is determined that the repair costs will exceed $50,000.00, Board authorization will be requested to declare an emergency to protect public health and safety and to approve funds greater than $50,0000.00.
Funds are available in Account 901-67000-667220, Requisition 1601433.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations, EJS:JS
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for June 15, 2023