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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Kurt Muth, P.E., Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant City Engineer
DATE: April 27, 2026
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Process a Change Order to the Agreement with Performance Construction & Engineering, LLC for the S. Broadway Ave Sewer Separation - Hazel Ave to North Ave Contract in the amount of $90,000.00.
PURPOSE:
Authorize additional funds for the completion of the sewer separation project begun in 2025 which is to be completed in spring of 2026.
BACKGROUND:
New storm sewers were installed to remove surface drainage flows from the combined sewer system in 2025. Approximately 80 of the 100 lead water services were also replaced in 2025. The final 20 lead services were replaced in March 2026 and final restoration will occur in spring of 2026. A location map is attached to show the limits of the project. This project will help satisfy the requirements associated with the City's Long Term Control Plan and the City's Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Combined Sewer System Overflow.
The original bid did have a 7.5% contingency which is expected to be exhausted during spring 2026 restoration of the project. In 2025, there were several revisions to the project that resulted in cost increases. The City was required to transport and dispose of spoils at a landfill that were not eligible for disposal at a Clean Construction Demolition Debris (CCDD) facility. Also, the project was originally bid before the IDOT review process was completed. Several additional storm structures, pipe upsizing and alignment changes resulted in additional costs. Lastly, IDOT was always planning to resurface this section of Illinois Route 25 following the completion of the utility work which also included the replacement of the concrete curb and gutter. However, the City was unaware that despite the plan to raise the grade of the curb and gutter, IDOT had no intention of replacing the adjacent ...
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