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Kankakee waives bidding, approves purchase of bypass pump to protect sewer system
Summary
After receiving zero bids, council approved a resolution to waive competitive bidding and authorize purchase of a Hydra bypass pump from Xylem for the Environmental Services Utility; staff said delivery has a 6–8 week lead time.
Kankakee — The City Council on April 6 approved a resolution waiving competitive bidding and authorizing the purchase of a Hydra bypass pump from Xylem for the Environmental Services Utility after the city received no bids when the item was advertised.
City staff said the pump is a needed bypass device to prevent sewer overflow during failures and to support system operations in emergencies, and noted a 6–8 week lead time for delivery. An official told the council the item is a standard emergency planning purchase to be available if generators fail or other equipment is incapacitated.
The resolution passed by roll call vote, 12–0.
What’s next: ESU staff will complete procurement and monitor delivery timelines; no additional appropriation or financing details were discussed on the council floor.
