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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEMNUMBER: _6:-O. |
Resolution No. 21-R-0099 — Contract Award — 2021
Professional Engineering Assistance for WTP Painting
Project
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: December 2, 2021
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: December 20, 2021
STAFF REVIEW: Joseph Munder, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent SIGNATU \
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael L. Guttman SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
The Water Treatment Plant (WTP) was brought into service in 2005. Since that time, the exterior of the
steel water bearing vessels has been exposed to seasonal cycles of condensation and high levels of
chloride ion in the atmosphere within the WTP. These cycles of atmosphere combined with the
condensation have resulted in corrosion on the exterior surface of the vessels. To prevent further
corrosion, the vessels are in need of painting. In addition, the interior of the Vertical Pipe Gallery (VPG)
is exhibiting accelerated corrosion as well. The interior of the VPG is constantly exposed to high levels of
chlorine in the moisture that adheres to the metal as well as high levels of chloride ion in the atmosphere.
These factors combine to exacerbate the corrosion rates of the metal. The original design of the WTP
was centered around the vertical pipe gallery concept. That concept allowed the plant to be constructed
in a much smaller footprint but created an operational linchpin. The WTP cannot be operated without the
VPG being in service. Due to the complexity of painting the interior of the VPG, staff has requested
engineering assistance in preparing specifications and plan for a painting project to address the
accelerating paint deterioration.
Four engineering firms were contacted and proposals were requested. Each of the firms, participated in
preliminary discussions with WTP staff to determine the scope and range of the planned project. Only
two of the firms elected to offer a proposal for engineering services. Representatives of the other two
firms stated that they were too busy to be able to provide the attention the project would need. KLM
Engineering, Inc. of New Lennox, IL proffered the most comprehensive proposal of $ 27,500.00 to
provide Engineering services to the City of West Chicago for the WTP Painting project. It should be
noted that KLM has provided the City with Engineering Services on other projects related to steel water
bearing vessels and its expertise is well known around the industry.
Staff recommends that a contract be awarded to KLM Engineering, Inc. to provide Professional
Engineering Services for the WTP Painting Project.
Adequate funds have been budgeted in the Water Fund, Water Treatment Plant Operations — Other
Capital Outlay (06-34-48-4806) to cover this expenditure.

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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Approve Resolution No. 21-R-0099 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professional Engineering
Services contract with KLM Engineering Inc., to provide for the design engineering services related to the
WTP Painting project for an amount not to exceed $27,500.00 for Fiscal Year 2021 and extending into
Fiscal Year 2022.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Infrastructure Committee voted 7-0 for approval.