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Committee action authorizing Change Order #2 to Contract #28186 to upgrade the existing automatic sprinkler system in the Babcox Justice Center in the amount not-to-exceed $21,877.82.
Staff Summary
• In November, 2008, Lake County entered into a contract with Century Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc, Gurnee, IL in the estimated amount of $79,446 to upgrade the existing automatic sprinkler system in the Babcox Justice Center.
• In May, 2009 Change Order #1 was approved to replace 96 Viking brand sprinkler heads installed on the 5th floor of the Jail that were later determined to be a potential hazard in the inmate environment because of the unique condition associated with the construction of the Jail. An alternate sprinkler head (Tyco brand) was installed at a cost of $15,708.48.
• There is a need for Change Order #2 to remove and replace 24 tamper switches and 27 water-flow switches and to purchase 140 replacement Tyco brand sprinkler heads that are appropriate for installation in the inmate environment.
• Century Automatic Sprinkler Co. is the appropriate party to assume these contractual requirements. These changes are germane to the original contract, in the best interests of the County and are authorized by law.
• In accordance with Article 8, section 101 (1) of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, it is hereby requested that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to enter into Change Order #2 in the amount not-to-exceed $21,877.82 with Century Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc, Gurnee, IL charging the costs thereof to account 101-1103285-82020-000-000-000-11106.
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TO: Chair, Law and Judicial Committee
Chair, Financial and Administrative Committee
FROM: Gary L. Reis, Purchasing Agent
DATE: June 2, 2009
RE: Bid #28186 - Upgrade of the existing Automatic Sprinkler System in the Babcox Justice Center
1. In November, 2008, Lake County entered into a contract with Century Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc, Gurnee, IL in the estimated amount of $79,446 to upgrade the existing Automatic Sprinkler System in the Babcox Justice Center.
2. In May, 2009 Change Order #1 was approved to replace 96 Viking brand sprinkler heads installed on the 5th floor of the Jail that were later determined to be a potential hazard in the inmate environment because of the unique condition associated with the construction of the Jail. An alternate sprinkler head (Tyco brand) was installed at a cost of $15,708.48.
3. There is a need for Change Order #2 to Remove and replace 24 Tamper Switches and 27 Water-Flow Switches and to purchase 140 replacement Tyco brand sprinkler heads that are appropriate for installation in the inmate environment.
4. Century Automatic Sprinkler Co. is the appropriate party to assume these contractual requirements. These changes are germane to the original contract, in the best interests of the County and are authorized by law.
5. In accordance with Article 8, section 101 (1) of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, it is hereby requested that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to enter into Change Order #2 in the amount not-to-exceed $21,877.82 charging the costs thereof to account -------------------------------- 101-1103285-82020-000-000-000-11106 with Century Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc, Gurnee, IL. There is sufficient budget in that line item.