DuPage County Public Works Committee met March 3
DuPage County Public Works Committee met March 3
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. CALL TO ORDER
9:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Michael Childress at 9:00 AM.
2. ROLL CALL
Member Zay arrived at 9:02 am due to attending another committee meeting.
Other Board Members Present:
Member Yeena Yoo
PRESENT Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, and Ozog
LATE Zay
3. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR CHILDRESS
No remarks were offered.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jon Ramzan provided public comment.
5. LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARD
5.A. Length of Service Award - Wade Westerberg - 15 Years - Facilities Management
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.A. 26-0828
Public Works Committee - Regular Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Mary Ozog
SECONDER: Kari Galassi
7. BUDGET TRANSFERS
7.A. 26-0829
Transfer of funds from account number 1000-1102-52270 (Maintenance Supplies) in the amount of $16,000 to 1000-1102-50010 (Overtime) for Facilities Management – Grounds Division for snow call outs.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Michael Childress
SECONDER: Jim Zay
7.B. 26-0830
Public Works – Transfer of funds of from account no. 2000-2555-56208 DEP EXP – Sewage Treatment Plant ($25,000), 2000-2555-53828 Sewer Contingencies ($61,000), 2000-2665-53828 Admin Contingencies ($100,000) to account no. 2000-2555-56211 DEP EXP – Other Machinery and Equipment ($25,000) and 2000-2555-51000 Benefits Payments ($161,000) for depreciation expense and benefits payments to establish GASB 101 sick accrual per audit in the amount of $186,000.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Paula Garcia
SECONDER: Jim Zay
8. CONSENT ITEMS
8.A. 26-0831
CDM Smith, Inc. 6836-0001 SERV – Extend the contract to November 30, 2027 for construction oversight due to the delay in the switchgear replacement project at the Power Plant and for electrical engineering and design for the jail electrical upgrades, for Facilities Management. No change in contract total.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Michael Childress
SECONDER: Paula Garcia
9. JOINT PURCHASING AGREEMENT
9.A. PW-P-0010-26
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Hoerr Construction, for 31 manhole rehabilitations across DuPage County, for Public Works, for the period of March 10, 2026 to November 30, 2026, for a total contract amount not to exceed $118,726.66. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Omnia Partners Cooperative Agreement #23-065-PW).
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Michael Childress
SECONDER: Jim Zay
10. BID AWARD
10.A. PW-P-0009-26
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Univar Solutions USA, Inc., for sodium bisulfite on an as-needed basis for the Woodridge Greene Valley and Knollwood Wastewater Treatment Plants, for Public Works, for the period of April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed $45,000; per bid #26-008-PW.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Michael Childress
SECONDER: Paula Garcia
10.B. FM-P-0007-26
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Global Water Technology, Inc., to furnish and deliver water treatment chemicals, as needed, for Campus facilities, for Facilities Management, for the period March 23, 2026 through March 22, 2027, for a contract total amount not to exceed $51,400; per lowest responsible bid #26-006-FM.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Paula Garcia
SECONDER: Jim Zay
10.C. FM-P-0008-26
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Red Wing Brands of America, Inc., to furnish safety shoes and work boots, as needed for Facilities Management, Public Works, Stormwater, Care Center, and the Division of Transportation, for the period March 10, 2026 through March 9, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed $46,100; per RFP #26-005-FM. (Facilities Management $13,100, Public Works $10,000, Stormwater $4,500, Care Center $3,500, and Division of Transportation $15,000)
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Michael Childress
SECONDER: Jim Zay
10.D. FM-P-0009-26
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to MG Mechanical Contracting, LLC, to furnish and install replacement utility exhaust fans on County campus, for Facilities Management, for the period March 10, 2026 to March 9, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed $194,150; per bid #26-017-FM.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Michael Childress
SECONDER: Paula Garcia
11. BID RENEWAL
11.A. FM-P-0006-26
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Builders Chicago Corporation, for preventive maintenance and repair services for automatic and manual doors with threshold closers, for Facilities Management, for the period April 10, 2026 through April 9, 2028, for a total contract amount not to exceed $133,966; per renewal of bid #24-032-FM, first and final option to renew. ($67,966 for Facilities Management, $1,000 for Animal Services, $35,000 for Division of Transportation, and $30,000 for Care Center)
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Michael Childress
SECONDER: Kari Galassi
11.B. FM-R-0001-26
Amendment to Resolution FM-P-0006-26, issued to Builders Chicago Corporation, to provide preventive maintenance and repair services for automatic and manual doors with threshold closers, as needed for County facilities, for Facilities Management, increasing the total contract price by 2%.
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Michael Childress
SECONDER: Paula Garcia
11.C. FM-P-0010-26
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Advanced Boiler Control Services, Inc., to provide Boiler Audit Testing, Tuning, Training, and Time & Material, at the Power Plant, for Facilities Management, for the period April 10, 2026 through April 9, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed $70,057.50; per renewal of bid #24-024-FM, second of three optional renewals. ($62,557.50 for Facilities Management and $7,500 for Division of Transportation).
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Michael Childress
SECONDER: Paula Garcia
12. ACTION ITEMS
12.A. PW-R-0004-26
Second Amendment to the agreement between the County of DuPage and the DuPage River Salt Creek Work Group (DRSCWG) concerning the County’s participation in DRSCWG’s local funding program for alternate stream restoration projects for the period of June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2030, for a total contract amount not to exceed $559,697. (Public Works $394,083 and Stormwater Management $165,614)
RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE
MOVER: Michael Childress
SECONDER: Dawn DeSart
13. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
13.A. DT-P-0013-26
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, to provide coarse and fine aggregates on an as-needed basis, for the Division of Transportation and Department of Public Works, for the period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed $70,000 (Division of Transportation $40,000 / Public Works $30,000); per bid #26-021-DOT.
Chair Childress moved and Member Galassi seconded a motion to receive and place on file DT-P-0013-26.
13.B. DT-P-0018-26
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to K-Five Construction Corporation, to provide bituminous paving materials in the southeast region of DuPage County on an as-needed basis, for the Division of Transportation and Department of Public Works, for the period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed $144,000 (Division of Transportation $120,000 / Public Works $24,000); per bid #26-021-DOT.
Chair Childress moved and Vice Chair Zay seconded a motion to receive and place on file DT-P-0018-26.
13.C. DT-P-0014-26
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Elmhurst Chicago Stone, LLC, to provide Portland Cement Concrete on an as-needed basis, for the Division of Transportation and Department of Public Works, for the period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed $75,000 (Division of Transportation $50,000 / Public Works $25,000); per bid #26-021-DOT.
Chair Childress moved and Member Garcia seconded a motion to receive and place on file DT-P-0014-26.
14. OLD BUSINESS
Chair Childress addressed the Victims of Violence Memorial and the updated scope. Chief Administrative Officer Nick Kottmeyer clarified the scope of Memorial Park and outlined some high level points. Member DeSart, Member Galassi, Member Yoo, Member Ozog, Member Zay, and Member Garcia asked questions and provided comments. Chief Administrative Officer Nick Kottmeyer, Campus Natural Resources and Grounds Services Manager Jen Boyer and Deputy Director of Facilities Management Geoff Matteson answered any questions.
15. NEW BUSINESS
No new business was discussed.
16. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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