File #: 25-0265    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Health and Human Services Status: Passed
File created: 2/25/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 4/2/2025 Final action: 4/2/2025
Title: Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Public Works, 24ITB230702A-BKJ, Valve Assessment in an amount not to exceed $363,270.60 with Pure Technologies U.S., Inc. d/b/a Wachs Water Services (Buffalo Grove, IL), to provide valve condition assessment services. Effective upon BOC approval.
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1: Amendment Agreement Form, 2. Exhibit 2: Contractor Performance Report

DEPARTMENT
Public Works

REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Public Works, 24ITB230702A-BKJ, Valve Assessment in an amount not to exceed $363,270.60 with Pure Technologies U.S., Inc. d/b/a Wachs Water Services (Buffalo Grove, IL), to provide valve condition assessment services. Effective upon BOC approval.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-420, contract modifications within the scope of the contract and necessary for contract completion of the contract, in the specifications, services, time of performance or terms and conditions of the contract shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services

COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes

SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Works is requesting an increase in spending authority to the 2024 PO #24ITB230702A-KKJ(R1) with Pure Technologies U.S., Inc. d/b/a Wachs Water Services (Buffalo Grove, IL) in the amount of $363,270.60 to cover an additional $300,000.00 approved as an enhancement to the 2025 operations and maintenance budget and an additional $63,270.60 to provide sub-centimeter GPS mapping accuracy to the new assessed valves and fire hydrants, and reshoots to previous sub-foot GPS accuracy assets.

Scope of Work: This contract focuses on the assessment and documentation of valves and fire hydrants throughout the North Fulton water service area. The contractor is responsible for locating, accessing, and cleaning the valve structures as well as cycling the valves within agreed-upon torque limits. Additionally, the contractor is col...

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