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Riverwoods officials push plan to rebid grinder-pump work after late invoices from sole contractor
Summary
Village staff told trustees they are preparing lump-sum bid packages and a multi‑year replacement program after dozens of late invoices and recurring failures tied to HT Stringer. Staff said education for residents on what not to flush is also part of the response.
Village of Riverwoods public-works and finance staff told the Board of Trustees on March 4 they are preparing a new procurement approach for grinder-pump service and maintenance after repeated late invoices and recurring equipment failures tied to a single local contractor.
Director of Community Services John Witt said dozens of invoices from HT Stringer arrived months late, many had been kicked back for more detail and several exceed the village's $2,000 review threshold. "We have been working with HT Stringer to get them in line with regard to their invoicing on a timely basis," Witt said. He said staff is assembling a package of "typical tasks" (panel replacement, wiring, pump work) that could be solicited as…
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