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Council approves up to $200,000 change order with EJ USA for hydrant work
Summary
The council approved change order #1 with EJ USA, authorizing up to $200,000 to cover fire hydrants, valves and associated parts; staff explained the original bid cap was $100,000 but the adopted budget provides $300,000 for this scope.
The Waukegan City Council approved a resolution authorizing change order #1 with EJ USA for a not‑to‑exceed amount of $200,000 to cover additional hydrant work.
Antonio, a city staff member, told the council that when the project went to bid last year the maximum was set at $100,000 because the budget had not yet been adopted. Once the budget was approved, the line item for hydrants, valves and related parts increased to $300,000; the proposed change order is within that budget envelope.
A council member asked whether the $200,000 request was for hydrants, valves and lead pipe sections used to cap or close water around a leaky hydrant; Antonio confirmed those items were included. The council then moved, seconded and approved the change order by roll call.
The resolution allows staff to execute the change order and proceed with the additional work; the source of funds was described as previously approved in the capital or utility budget and was not further broken out during discussion.
