Title
Proposed Change Order No. 3
Contract No. 2102000/SCN-0000284
Emergency and Urgent Sewer Evaluation, Repair and Rehabilitation
CIP #260209/BCE Score: 61.30
Body
Agenda of: April 22, 2026
Item No.: 2026-127
Amount: Original Contract $26,800,000.00
Change Order No. 1 0.00
Change Order No. 2 0.00
Proposed Change Order No. 3 0.00
Contract Total $26,800,000.00
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: March 27, 2026
RE: Proposed Change Order No. 3
Contract No. 2102000/SCN-0000284
Emergency and Urgent Sewer Evaluation, Repair and Rehabilitation
Vendor: Inland Waters Pollution Control, Inc.
Status: Amendment/Change Order
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Navid Mehram, Chief Operating Officer - Wastewater Operating Services, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), authorizes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to enter into Contract No. 2102000/SCN-0000284, Proposed Change Order No. 3, “Emergency and Urgent Sewer Evaluation, Repair and Rehabilitation” with Inland Waters Pollution Control, Inc., with no increase in cost for a total cost not to exceed $26,800,000.00 and an increased duration of 580 days for a total duration of 2,038 days; and authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
GLWA currently manages two emergency sewer rehabilitation contracts: Contract No. 2102000 with Inland Water Pollution Control (IWPC) and Contract No. 2302652 with Lakeshore Global Corporation (LGC). Using both contracts in parallel has proven valuable, as it allows GLWA to respond quickly to time-sensitive needs and draw on each contractor’s resources and specialized capabilities. Together, they provide a broad and reliable response for emergent conditions across GLWA wastewater facilities.
Contract No. 2102000’s notice to proceed was issued in July 2022 with an original 24-month term and two 12-month renewal options, both of which have been exercised. Over nearly four years, IWPC has effectively responded to GLWA requests and completed a wide range of work involving the repair and maintenance of wastewater conveyance and combined sewer overflow structures. This work included sludge and debris removal, spot repairs, extensive repairs such as geopolymer spray and cure-in-place pipe installation, televised condition assessments, construction of temporary flow control structures, routine preventive inspections of outfalls, and investigation and repair of backwater gates.
The Wastewater Operating Services and the Planning and Asset Management Teams have been collaborating on the development and implementation of the Wastewater Linear System Integrity Program (LSIP) to manage the Regional Wastewater Collection System (RWCS). This program will utilize different contracts and contracting methods that are still in the development stage. As such, an extension of time for Contract No. 2102000 is needed to align with the implementation schedule for the Wastewater LSIP.
JUSTIFICATION
Currently, three tasks are underway utilizing this contract and will extend beyond the contract’s existing end date of June 30, 2026, which include First Hamilton Sewer Priority Rehabilitation, Seven Mile Segment No. 3 Priority Rehabilitation and Conner Creek Sewer Pump Station Backwater Gates Rehabilitation.
Extending Contract No. 2102000 allows IWPC time to complete the active rehabilitation tasks already underway and gives GLWA the ability to continue addressing urgent and emergent needs with the remaining unallocated funds. Approximately $14.95 million remains available. These efforts are essential to maintaining the structural and operational reliability of GLWA’s RWCS.
The extension is recommended to align with the expiration of the Contract No. 2302652 with LGC and the procurement timeline for new maintenance and repair contracts aligned with the development of the Wastewater LSIP.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT STATUS
Original Contract Time 730 days (7/1/2022 - 6/30/2024)
Change Order No. 1 364 days (7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025)
Change Order No. 2 364 days (7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026)
Proposed Change Order No. 3 580 days (7/1/2026 - 1/31/2028)
New Contract Time 2,038 days (7/1/2022 - 1/31/2028)
PROJECT ESTIMATE
Original Contract Price $26,800,000.00
Change Order No. 1 0.00
Change Order No. 2 0.00
Proposed Amendment No. 3 0.00
New Contract Total $26,800,000.00
FINANCIAL PLAN IMPACT
Summary: Sufficient funds are provided in the financial plan for this project.
Funding Source: 5421 - Wastewater Construction Fund
Cost Center: 880000 - Capital Improvement Program
Spend Category: Construction
Project Worktag: PRJ-260209
Estimated Cost by Year and Related Estimating Variance: N/A
This proposed amendment is for an extension of time only. Although the amendment extends the final completion date into FY 2027, there is no substantive financial impact.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
This item was presented to the Operations and Resources Committee at its meeting on April 8, 2026.
SHARED SERVICES IMPACT
This item does not impact the shared services agreement between GLWA and DWSD.