Title
Krause Construction Inc. Change Order #1 and Contract Amendment A
History
On April 21, 2025 the Village Board approved awarding #24-020 (John Humphrey House Renovation) to Krause Construction, Inc. in the amount of $881,667, plus a contingency of $18,333, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $900,000.
As construction has progressed, three unbudgeted items have been identified that require additional work to meet Village code requirements, support life safety systems, and address unforeseen field conditions discovered during the renovation totaling $31,131.
1. Floor Drain Vents: Install new floor drain vents as required by plumbing code: $4,780.
2. Fire Alarm and Security Conduit: Install 3/4-inch conduit raceways to support the fire alarm and security systems, including associated patching/opening repairs: $24,157.
3.Cast iron Waste Pipe Replacement: Replace approximately five (5) feet of cracked 4-inch cast iron waste piping located in the basement: $2,194.
These changes are necessary to complete the renovation in accordance with applicable Village requirements and to prevent additional damage to the historic structure.
Staff seek Board approval to execute Change Order #1 and Contract Amendment A in the amount of $31,131 for a new contract total not-to-exceed $912,798.
Financial Impact
A budget amendment in the amount of $12,798 will be needed to fund this additional work.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve and authorize the execution of Change Order #1 and Contract Amendment A to the original contract dated April 21, 2025 with Krause Construction, Inc. of Blue Island, Illinois to increase the total not-to-exceed contract amount by $12,798 to $912,798 as outlined in the proposal dated November 20, 2025, December 1, 2025 and December 11, 2025;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts subject to Village Attorney review.