Submitted By
Rob Sproule, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with the Eggen Consulting Group, Inc. for Water & Sewer Division Technical and Administrative Support Services for a Fifteen Month Term in an Amount Not to Exceed $166,500.00 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
Since August 2018, the Eggen Consulting Group has been providing technical and administrative support to the Water & Sewer Division of the Public Works Department. The current agreement will expire on September 30, 2023. Staff is recommending executing a fifteen-month agreement to assist staff with non-revenue water loss projects and the design of the Village's Lead Service Line Replacement program through the end of 2024.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
James Eggen, President of the Eggen Consulting Group, Inc. and former City of Joliet Director of the Department of Utilities filled the role of Interim Water & Sewer Superintendent beginning in August 2018 until February 2021. Mr. Eggen aided with the preparation of the annual Water & Sewer Fund budget as well as other technical and administrative duties including preparation of a large meter testing program and development of water loss strategies and projects.
Mr. Eggen has transitioned from managing the Water & Sewer Division to managing special non-revenue water projects and other lead abatement projects. The work assigned to Mr. Eggen includes assisting in the design of a water loss control program, which includes oversight of the large meter testing program, fixed base automatic meter reading, water meter shop development, lead water service line replacement plan & inventory, water meter resizing and upgrading, assisting in the development of the Pumping Station Capital Improvement projects as well as day to day assistance and guidance to the Water & Sewer ...
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