CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 25-114, Northwest Water Works Ground Level Reservoir Restoration, to Garland/DBS for an amount not to exceed $791,418
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DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities
SUBMITTED BY: Darrell Blenniss, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) regulations, potable water reservoirs must undergo maintenance inspections every five years. During a scheduled inspection and cleaning of the Northwest Water Works (NWWW) ground level reservoirs in 2018, Water Utilities staff identified significant deficiencies, including cracks, spalling in both reservoirs, and wall leakage at the east reservoir.
In response, the Water Utilities partnered with Garland/DBS later that year to conduct a long-term pilot test on a coating designed to repair the reservoirs. The test coating was applied to a designated area and has been monitored annually to ensure its durability in harsh conditions. The results of these tests have been satisfactory.
Repairing these reservoirs is critical to preserving their structural integrity, ensuring water quality, and maintaining the vital fire storage capacity.
DISCUSSION:
The restoration services will include power washing surfaces as well as cleaning and repairing spalling and cracks through mechanical grinding with applications of sealants and masonry coatings. Spaces where leakage occurred will be drilled and injected with an approved polyurethane/epoxy to stop further leakage.
Staff identified an approved cooperative contract, Omnia Partners Cooperative Contract PW1925 through Garland/DBS, Inc. for the procurement of the restoration of the NWWW ground level reservoirs exterior walls and roof.
Staff recommends Garland/DBS as a qualified vendor for the procurement of construction services, as defined by section 1-9B-7 of the Procurement Code (RBO-qualified).
The completion date of this project is December 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
CIP#: WU060 - Elevated Tank and Water Reservoir Coating
Repairs to the NWWW reservoirs are expensed to the Infrastructure account listed below. The 2025 budget allocates $2.5 million for this project as part of the Water Capital Improvement Program. The requested award is within the approved budget.
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Account Number |
Fund Description |
Total Budget |
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41251500-551502 |
Water Utilities Fund |
$68,654,488 |