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A Resolution Approving a Renewal of the Independent Contractor Agreement with IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C. for the 2026 Water Service Line Replacement Program in an Amount not to Exceed $500,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
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Introduction
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This renewal provides for the replacement of the Village's portion of potable lead water service lines throughout the village and complete service line replacement on emergency repairs. As residents replace the private portion of the lead water service line with copper pipe, the Village will replace the public side. Annually, the Village hires a contractor to assist in completing this work. IHC Construction Companies performed this work last year following a competitive bidding process for fiscal year 2024. The original Agreement provided for two possible one-year renewals. It is proposed to exercise the second renewal with IHC Construction Companies for fiscal year 2026 water service line replacement program.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Village Board has approved funding for similar agreements, as recently as the 2025 fiscal year, including the first renewal with IHC Construction Companies allowed for in the original Agreement.
Background
This Agreement supports the Village's Lead Abatement Program. This program is for residential properties, either single-family or multi-unit residential buildings, that elect to upgrade the private water service line at the property owner's expense. Under this program, the Village will construct, at no expense to the property owner, a new 1-inch water service from the water main up to and including a new buffalo box to be located in the parkway.
The work completed under this contract is intended to supplement work performed by in-house Village staff in the Public Works Department, Water and Sewer Division. Locations assigned to the contractor are typically locations that are longer runs...
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