Title
Water Main Break Emergency Repair at 153rd Street and 108th Avenue - Payment
History
On Saturday, June 29, 2019, at approximately 1:30 AM staff responded to a water main break at 153rd Street and 108th Avenue. The water main break was on the 36” transmission main that supports the west end of town. The main is located approximately 14 feet below the east-bound lanes of 153rd Street, and the pavement is no less than 14” in depth. Due to the size of the water main and its approximate location, village staff contacted Airy’s, Inc. of Tinley Park, Illinois to repair the water main assisted by Public Works staff.
Airy’s excavated the 36” water main and found a 6” in diameter blowhole at the top of the pipe. The main was repaired using a 36” water main repair sleeve, supplied by the village to help reduce cost, and backfilled with ¾” stone. Restoration of 153rd Street took place the following day with a temporary patch to keep the lane of traffic open. A permanent pavement repair is scheduled to be completed late this year by the road program patching contractor.
The village has a contract with Airy’s, Inc. to perform this type of emergency repair work. The total cost of the repair completed by Airy’s for the emergency water main break is $25,786.53. Funds for this work are available in the Water Fund.
This agenda item is being considered by the Public Works Committee and the Village Board of Trustees on the same night.
Financial Impact
Sufficient funds are available in the Utilities Budget Account 031-6002-443800 to cover the cost for this emergency repair.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve authorizing payment to Airy’s, Inc. of Tinley Park, Illinois, for the Emergency Water Main Repair at 153rd Street and 108th Avenue in the amount of $25,786.53.