CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 26-066, 2026 Water Main Lining, to Insituform, for an amount not to exceed $1,012,941 and for a 16-month term
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DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities
SUBMITTED BY: Darrell Blenniss, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
In December 2025, Water Utilities sought to select an approved cooperative contract vendor through Omnia Partners Public Sector Contract 23-065-PW, led by DuPage County, to rehabilitate three segments of water main using the trenchless method of cured-in-place pipelining.
This project includes the rehabilitation of approximately 1,340 feet of 8” and 12” water mains crossing the BNSF tracks and right-of-way at the following locations: Washington Street, Mill Street, and 450 feet west of the Ogden Avenue railroad viaduct.
DISCUSSION:
Insituform, the approved cooperative vendor selected for the project, submitted a quote for the project at $1,012,941 based on pre-approved unit pricing found in the Omnia Partners contract. Staff believes the submitted quote is reasonable for performing the necessary work. Additionally, staff has experience with Insituform and found them to be a capable contractor.
Staff recommends award of the contract to Insituform for the procurement of construction services, as defined by Section 1-9B-7 of the Procurement Code (RBO-qualified).
The term of this contract is approximately 16 months from the date of award through June 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
CIP #: WU052 - Water Main Lining Program
The water main lining will be charged to the Infrastructure account listed below. For 2026, $700,000 has been budgeted for the program. The remainder of the award will be budgeted for completion in early 2027. The recommended award can be accommodated with the 2026 Budget.
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Account Number |
Fund Description |
Total Budget Amount |
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41251500-551502 |
Water Utilities |
$86,910,285 |