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Board sends $34,853 hydroelectric repair change order back to committee for more review
Summary
Staff requested a $34,853 change order for additional corrosion repairs at the Purdue Water Treatment Plant hydroelectric inlet pipe; after questions about defective work, insurance coverage and cost‑benefit, the board unanimously directed staff to return the item to committee for expedited review.
Staff told the board that additional severe corrosion was discovered in the S‑shaped inlet pipe at the Purdue Water Treatment Plant while repairing a prior coupling failure. The contractor, HPS Mechanical, estimated an extra $34,853 to reconfigure the pipe into flanged sections, prepare interior surfaces and apply a durable coating; the change would bring the contract line item to about $124,578. Staff said prior authorized repair costs plus reimbursements could…
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