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Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/5/2008 10:20 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Board Room
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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08-1197 11ReportReport on Cash Disbursements for the Month of March 2008, in the amount of $18,579,793.4Published and FiledPass Action details Not available
08-1198 12ReportReport on Cash Disbursements for the Month of April 2008, in the amount of $49,289,109.8Published and FiledPass Action details Not available
08-1215 13ReportReport on payment of interest for outstanding District bonds on June 2, 2008Published and FiledPass Action details Not available
08-1189 14Agenda ItemAuthority to transfer 2008 departmental appropriations in the amount of $280,000.00 in the Corporate FundApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1218 15Agenda ItemRequest Authority to Dispose of District RecordsApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1230 16Agenda ItemAuthority to add Project 06-842-3E, DCS and Electrical Work, HPWRP, KWRP, EWRP, to the Engineering Department Capital Improvement Program and the Capital Improvements Bond Fund, estimated cost of the project is $2,000,000.00ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1179 17ReportReport of bid opening of Tuesday, May 13, 2008Published and FiledPass Action details Not available
08-1181 18ReportReport of bid opening of Tuesday, May 20, 2008Published and FiledPass Action details Not available
08-1193 19ReportReport on rejection of bids for Contract 08-RFP-10 Services of Onsite Training for Arc Flash Safety, estimated cost $43,000.00Published and FiledPass Action details Not available
08-1166 110Agenda ItemAuthorization to Participate in the State of Illinois Online Auction Program (iBid) for Surplus MaterialApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1210 111Agenda ItemAuthorization to amend Board Order of April 17, 2008, award of contract to Life Insurance Company of North America, a subsidiary of CIGNA, revised budgetary coding and breakdown of expenditures for 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, Accounts 101-25000-601250, 201-50000-601250, 401-50000-601250, 501-50000-601250, Requisition 1241089ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1224 112Agenda ItemAuthorization for forfeiture of Contract 07-121-11 Furnish and Deliver Chemical Analyses of Biosolids, Soil and Water Samples for the Research and Development Department to First Technology, Inc. in the amount of $27,160.00, Account 101-16000-612490, Purchase Order 3041616ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1225 113Agenda ItemAuthorization to promote the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s Farmland Application of Biosolids Program with WGN Continental Broadcasting Company, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00, Account 101-16000-612490ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1240 114Agenda ItemAuthorization to enter into a joint funding agreement with the United States Department of the Interior- U.S. Geological Survey for a study to determine areas amenable to passive recharge of stormwater $46,500.00, Account 501-50000-601410 (As Revised)ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1182 115Agenda ItemAuthority to advertise Contract 08-655-11 Manhole Repairs at Various Service Areas, estimated cost $235,000.00, Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-612600, Requisitions 1233481, 1232468 and 123533ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1185 116Agenda ItemAuthority to advertise Contract 08-714-11 Replace Damper Assemblies at the Kirie Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $42,000.00, Account 101-67000-612680, Requisition 1239572 ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1186 117Agenda ItemAuthority to advertise Contract 08-883-11 Replace Gratings and Supports in Batteries A and B at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $264,000.00, Account 101-68000-612650, Requisition 1241117 ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1202 118Agenda ItemAuthority to advertise Contract 08-422-11 Furnish, Deliver and Install an Emergency Alarm System at the Main Office Building, estimated cost $95,000.00, Account 101-15000-612780, Requisition 1215496 ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1220 119Agenda ItemAuthority to advertise Contract 08-813-11 Services to Furnish, Deliver and Install Air Filters, and Clean Air Handling Units and Coils in the Calumet Service Area, estimated cost $288,000.00, Account 101-68000-612680, Requisition 1229435ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1222 120Agenda ItemAuthority to advertise Contract 08-879-11 Door Replacement and Repairs in the Calumet Service Area, estimated cost $34,000.00, Account 101-68000-612680, Requisition 1240582ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1237 121Agenda ItemAuthority to advertise Contract 01-198-AD Demolition of Sludge Disposal Building, Rehabilitation of Pump and Blower House and Coarse Screen Building, at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost is $21,000,000.00, Accounts 401-50000-645680, 645780, and 101-50000-612680, Requisition 124385ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1168 122Agenda ItemIssue a purchase order to the University of Illinois at Chicago, under the University of Illinois Master Agreement, to conduct analyses of isotopic composition of nitrate in the Illinois Area Waterways, in an amount not to exceed $29,920.00, Account 101-16000-601170, Requisition 1241676ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1169 123Agenda ItemIssue purchase order and enter into an agreement for Contract 08-RFP-09 Provide Risk Management Assessment and Consulting Services, with Marsh USA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $43,275.00, Account 101-15000-601170, Requisition 1240537ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1173 124Agenda ItemIssue purchase order to CEM Corporation, to furnish, deliver and install a microwave digestion system and accessories at the Stickney Analytical Laboratory, in an amount not to exceed $19,635.00, Account 101-16000-634970, Requisition 124168ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1192 125Agenda ItemIssue purchase order for Contract 08-894-11 Furnish and Deliver a 6” Diesel Trash Pump to the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, to Godwin Pumps of America, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $33,645.00, Account 101-68000-634650, Requisition 123470ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1194 126Agenda ItemIssue purchase order for Contract 08-997-11 Furnish and Deliver One Dry Ice Blasting Machine and Attachments to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to Ice Tech America, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $28,708.00, Account 101-69000-634990, Requisition 123594ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1195 127Agenda ItemIssue purchase order and enter into an agreement with the United States Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey for characterization of Escherichia Coli sources and microbiological quality of water above and below the North Side Water Reclamation Plant, including the North Shore Channel, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00, Account 101-16000-601170, Requisition 124508ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1207 128Agenda ItemIssue purchase order to LAI. Ltd., to Furnish and Deliver a Worthington Pump Casing to the Kirie Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount not to exceed $83,713.00, Account 101-67000-623270, Requisition 124171ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1213 129Agenda ItemIssue purchase order and enter into an agreement with SAS Institute Inc., for renewal of SAS Software License for one year period in an amount not to exceed $27,620.00, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1244484ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1226 130Agenda ItemIssue purchase orders to Lowery McDonnell Company for Furnishing and Delivering Office Chairs under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract #4013868 in a total amount not to exceed $38,003.25, Accounts 101-66000, 67000, 69000-623520, Requisitions 1239552, 1240037, 1241704 and 1241706ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1227 131Agenda ItemIssue purchase orders and enter into an agreement with A. W. Chesterton Company, to Furnish and Deliver Mechanical Seals and Repair Services for Mechanical Seals to the Stickney, North Side and Calumet Water Reclamation Plants, in an amount not to exceed $29,725.00, Accounts 101-67000, 68000, 69000-612650,623270, Requisitions 1223986, 1235354 and 1240059ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1228 132Agenda ItemIssue purchase orders and enter into an agreement with DTN, Inc., d/b/a DTN/Meteorlogix, to Provide Weather Radar Transmission Services at Various Locations in an amount not to exceed $11,520.00, Accounts 101-66000, 67000, 68000, 69000-601170, 612330, 612490, Requisitions 1227912, 1229414, 1229328 and 1230373ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1229 133Agenda ItemIssue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Chapman & Cutler LLP for Professional Services Rendered in Connection with the State Revolving Loan Fund Project Bonds from June 1, 2008, through May 31, 2013, in an amount not exceed $325,000.00, Account 401-50000-601170, Requisition 1229408ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1242 134Agenda ItemIssue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company, for the installation and removal of temporary 34.5 kV feeders and the installation of permanent 34.5kV feeders, at the North Side Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount not to exceed $204,987.43, Account 201-50000-612490, Requisition 1244506ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1254 135Agenda ItemIssue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Deutsch, Levy & Engel, Chartered, Attorneys, to represent the District in pursuing environmental investigations and any remediation of property located between Devon and Touhy Avenues in Chicago, Illinois, North Shore Parcels 7.04, 7.05, 7.07, and 7.08 in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, Account 101-30000-601170, Requisition 1245656 Deleted  Action details Not available
08-1260 136Agenda ItemIssue purchase order to Trojan Technologies, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver Trojan Equipment for Project 07-528-AP, Ultraviolet Disinfection Pilot Study at the Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount not to exceed $183,000.00, Account 101-50000-634650, Requisition 1245067ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1263 137Agenda ItemIssue purchase order to Wedeco, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver Wedeco Equipment for Project 07-528-BP Ultraviolet Disinfection Pilot Study, at the Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount not to exceed $145,858.00, Account 101-50000-634650, Requisition 1245068ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1264 160Agenda ItemIssue purchase order to Severn Trent Water Purification, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver Severn Trent Equipment for Project 07-528-CP Ultraviolet Disinfection Pilot Study, at the Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount not to exceed $209,900.00, Account 101-50000-634650, Requisition 1245069Approved  Action details Not available
08-1159 138Agenda ItemAuthority to award Contract 08-766-11 Painting Services at the Egan Water Reclamation Plant, to Bill’s Painting Co., in an amount not to exceed $24,700.00, Account 101-67000-612680, Requisition 123303ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1160 139Agenda ItemAuthority to award Contract 08-765-11 Fence Replacement and Gate Installation Work at the Egan and Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plants, to Pro-Fence, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $52,800.00, Account 101-67000-612420, Requisitions 1233538 and 123248ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1190 140Agenda ItemAuthority to award Contract 02-110-2E Electrical Distribution System and Conduit and Cable Replacement, to Divane Bros. Electric Co., in an amount not to exceed $7,707,000.00, Accounts 201-50000-645780, 645750, 645700, Requisition 117762ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1204 141Agenda ItemAuthority to award Contract 08-864-11 Services to Seal Coat and Patch Roads at the Prairie Plan Site in Fulton County, Illinois, to Laverdiere Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $36,250.60, Account 101-68000-612420, Requisition 123350ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1205 142Agenda ItemAuthority to award Contract 08-679-11 Roof Inspection Services at Various Service Areas, to George Butler Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $52,610.00, Accounts 101-67000, 68000, 69000-612240, Requisitions 1235343, 1232502, and 1235954ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1206 143Agenda ItemAuthority to award Contract 08-613-12 Scavenger Services at Various Locations, Groups E and F to Arc Disposal & Recycling Co., Inc., in an amount not to exceed $325,000.00, and Group G to Disposall Waste Services, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $33,000.00, Accounts 101-66000, 67000-612520, Requisitions 1221898, 1221322, and 122187ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1209 144Agenda ItemAuthority to award Contract 08-612-11 Services of Street Sweepers at Various Locations, Group A and C to Gosia Cartage, Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $167,400.00, and Group B to Elgin Sweeping Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $45,800.00, for a total award not to exceed $213,200.00 Accounts 101-66000, 68000, 69000-612420, Requisitions 1226831 and 122560ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1214 145Agenda ItemAuthority to award Contract 08-880-12 Rehabilitation of Preliminary Tanks in the Calumet Service Area, to Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $499,180.00, Account 101-68000-612650, Requisition 1229434ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1234 146Agenda ItemAuthority to award Contract 06-156-3P Grit Piping Replacement, Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, Stickney, Illinois, to Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,868,800.00, Account 401-50000-645750, Requisition 1235998ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1164 147Agenda ItemAuthority to decrease purchase order and amend agreement for Contract 05-RFP-02 Vehicle Location System, with Networkcar, Inc., in an amount of $65,000.00, from an amount of $479,491.84, to an amount not to exceed $414,491.84, Account 101-15000-612860, Purchase Order 3033408ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1196 148Agenda ItemAuthority to increase purchase order with the University of Illinois at Chicago under the University of Illinois Master Agreement, to conduct an epidemiological study of recreational use of the Chicago Area Waterways, in an amount of $4,328,610.00, from an amount of $3,754,451.00, to an amount not to exceed $8,083,061.00, Account 401-50000-601170, Purchase Order 3044368 (Deferred at the June 5, 2008 Board Meeting)Deferred  Action details Not available
08-1200 149Agenda ItemAuthority to increase purchase order and amend agreement for Contract 05-RFP-19 Provide Fleet Vehicle Management Services for the Period of January 5, 2006 to October 31, 2008, with LeasePlan USA, in an amount of $65,000.00, from an amount of $997,160.00 to an amount not to exceed $1,062,160.00, Account 101-15000-612860, Purchase Order 3037203ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1212 150Agenda ItemAuthority to increase purchase order to Symantec Corporation, to Furnish and Deliver a Symantec Intrusion Detection System Bundle in an amount of $8,596.37, from an amount of $54,761.27 to an amount not to exceed $63,357.64 Account 101-27000-612820, Purchase Order 302895ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1223 151Agenda ItemAuthority to decrease purchase order for Contract 06-125-11, Analyses of Environmental Samples from Fulton County Land Reclamation Project Site to PDC Laboratories, Inc., in an amount of $10,321.00, from an amount of $28,336.00, to an amount not to exceed $18,015.00, Account 101-16000-612490, Purchase Order 3036697ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1235 152Agenda ItemAuthority to decrease Contract 91-177-AE, Computer and Instrumentation Control Room at Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to Divane Brothers Electric Company, in an amount of $62,835.00, from an amount of $40,774,141.42 to an amount not to exceed $40,711,306.42, Account 401-50000-645650, Purchase Order 5000594ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1236 153Agenda ItemAuthority to decrease Contract 02-007-3S Evanston Intercepting Sewer Rehabilitation - Custer Avenue Branch, to Insituform Technologies USA, Inc. in an amount of $5,049.47, from an amount of $3,539,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $3,533,950.53, Account 401-50000-645600, Purchase Order 5000446ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1238 154Agenda ItemAuthority to decrease purchase order and amend agreement with Chapman and Cutler, LLP for Professional Services in connection with the State Revolving Loan Fund Project Bonds in an amount of $118,861.00, from an amount of $236,182.00, to an amount not to exceed $117,321.00, Account 401-50000-601170, Purchase Order 303571ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1245 155Agenda ItemAuthority to increase Contract 01-353-2M, Rehabilitation of the Existing Influent Pumping Station at Kirie WRP, with Rausch Construction Company, in an amount of $11,856.28, from an amount of $21,323,745.03 to an amount not to exceed $21,335,601.31, Accounts 401-50000-645650 and 645750, Purchase Order 5000394ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1248 156Agenda ItemAuthority to increase Contract 00-473-1D (Re-bid), Replace Casework, Fume Hoods, and Miscellaneous Items at Egan WRP with IHC/KED, a Joint Venture, in an amount of $60,000.00, from an amount of $7,247,633.27 to an amount not to exceed $7,307,633.27, Accounts 101-50000-612680, 201-50000-645680 and 401-50000-645780, Purchase Order 5000624ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1251 157Agenda ItemAuthority to increase Contract 03-296-3M Installation of Central Boiler Facility at Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, to IHC Construction Companies, LLC, in an amount of $2,169.40, from an amount of $27,675,602.47 to an amount not to exceed $27,677,771.87, Account 401-50000-645650, Purchase Order 500045ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1256 158Agenda ItemAuthority to decrease Contract 07-665-12 Landscape Maintenance at Various Locations in the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant Area, to J & L Services, in an amount of $62,729.05, from an amount of $700,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $637,270.95, Account 101-69000-612420, Purchase Order 5000664ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1257 159Agenda ItemAuthority to increase Contract 07-665-13 Landscape Maintenance at Various Locations in the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant Area, to Allied Landscaping Corp., in an amount of $29,719.50, from an amount of $200,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $229,719.50, Account 101-69000-612420, Purchase Order 5000706ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1265 161Agenda ItemAuthority to increase purchase order and amend agreement with Schwartz Cooper, Chartered, Attorneys at Law, to represent the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago in an action brought by Apex Oil Company relating to 3301 South Kedzie Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, Main Channel Atlas Parcel 42.02, in the amount of $150,000.00, from an amount of $275,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $425,000.00, Account 901-30000-667220, Purchase Order 302568ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1232 162Agenda ItemAuthority to authorize payment to International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Local 17 as monetary consideration for an easement grant in connection with the 39th Street Conduit Rehabilitation Phase I Bypass Tunnel, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 (ROW File No. 16, Contract 01-103-2S), Account 401-50000-667340ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1174 163Agenda ItemAuthority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of William Yadron vs. MWRDGC, Claim No. 0200003573, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission in the sum of $23,248.88. Account 901-30000-601090ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1255 164ReportReport to the Board of Commissioners on intent to commence eminent domain procedures against Metra to acquire a 250-foot right-of-way near Lake Shore Drive and Pershing Road in connection with the 39th Street Conduit Rehabilitation Project, Contract 01-103-2SPublished and FiledPass Action details Not available
08-1161 165Agenda ItemAuthority to issue a 9-month permit extension to Corn Products U.S. on approximately 14.02 acres of District land located at 6400 South Archer Avenue in Bedford Park, Cook County, Illinois, and known as Main Channel Atlas Parcel 33.01. Consideration shall be $71,250.00ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1162 166Agenda ItemAuthority to issue a two-year permit extension to LaBarge Propane, Inc. for the continued use of 1.5 acres of District land located at 15680 Canal Bank Road in Lemont, Illinois. Consideration shall be $17,752.00ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1163 167Agenda ItemAuthority to issue a 5-year permit to the City of Chicago, Department of Streets & Sanitation, on a 10-foot x 10-foot area between Taylor Street and Roosevelt Road along the south bank of the Chicago River to install a concrete pad and an electric crane for debris removal purposes. Consideration shall be $10.00ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1191 168Agenda ItemAuthority to issue a 90-day permit to Peoples Gas and Light Company to use a pathway located on District land south of the Cal-Sag Channel and east of Route 7 in Palos Heights, Illinois, c/k/a Cal-Sag Channel Parcel 8.08, to access and replace a gas pipeline that lies on private property. Consideration shall be $2,000.00ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1243 169Agenda ItemAuthority to Consent to Assignment of Sublease between PDV Midwest Refining, LLC and Chicago Carbon Company to Oxbow Midwest Calcining LLC on a portion of PDV’s 3.63-acre leasehold at 135th Street and New Avenue, in Lemont, Will County, Illinois; Main Channel Parcel 19.08. Consideration shall be a $2,000.00 document preparation feeApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1250 170Agenda ItemAuthority to consent to District lessee, PDV Midwest Refining, LLC, sublease to Chicago Carbon Company a portion of its leasehold located near New Avenue and 135th Street in Lemont, Will County, Illinois, Main Channel Atlas Index Parcel 19.08 subject to terms and conditions stated herein. Consideration shall be a lump sum payment of $35,000.00 and an initial annual fee of $7,375.00ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1252 171Agenda ItemAuthority to issue a 60-day permit extension to the Village of Wilmette for the use of 0.17 Acres of District land located south of the intersection of Sheridan Road and Michigan Avenue and lying along the west bank of the North Shore Channel in Wilmette, Illinois, c/k/a as part of North Shore Channel Atlas Parcel Number 1.05, for a temporary construction staging area to install storm drains. Consideration shall be $10.00ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1253 172Agenda ItemAuthority to issue a 60-day permit extension to the Village of Wilmette for the use of 0.38 Acres of District land located near 831 Sheridan Road and the east bank of the North Shore Channel, in Wilmette, Illinois, c/k/a part of North Shore Channel Atlas Parcel Number 1.01, for a temporary construction staging area to install storm drains. Consideration shall be $10.00.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
08-1019 173Agenda ItemAuthority to advertise for public tender of bids a 10-year lease of approximately 14.02 acres of improved District real estate at 6400 South Archer Avenue, Bedford Park, Illinois, and known as Main Channel Atlas Index Parcel Number 33.01. The minimum initial annual rental bid shall be established at $95,000.00Deleted  Action details Not available