| CITY OF LORAIN BOARD OF CONTROL AGENDA MARCH 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. |
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ROLL CALL
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MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION
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A request from the Lorain Water Purification Department for a purchase order in the amount of $5,693.00 with Veolia WTS Analytical Instruments, Inc. for the annual service contract for preventative maintenance on TOC Analyzer. Funding GL Account 6020.P602.6440.6300.1500 Purification Operations – Contractual Service.
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A request from the Lorain Water Purification Department for an emergency purchase order in the amount of $38,000.00 ($32,000.00 + $6,000.00 contingency) with Firelands Electric for the Plant Generator PLC replacement. If the power goes out the current generator will not turn on. The Millwrights would have to manually turn the generator on and operate the switchgear to switch from primary to auxiliary power in the event of a power outage. This creates a major safety risk to plant personnel and public health and safety if not resolved. Funding GL Account 6020.P602.6440.6300.1500 Purification Operations – Contractual Service.
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The Black River WWTP requests permission to purchase a 6"X6" Silent Diesel portable pump from Ohio Cat. This unit was initially rented in December 2025 to convey sewage from a collapsed sewer pipe. The pump has remained in continuous use, and we are now entering our third month of rental with no confirmed completion date for the project repairs. Ohio Cat has agreed to credit the first three months of rental costs toward the purchase of this unit. Given the ongoing need, the lack of a defined project completion timeline, and the rental credit being applied, purchasing the pump is the most cost-effective and operationally efficient option. The total purchase price is $35,000 and will be funded from accounts: 6130.P613.6310.6700.1500 Facility Improvement, and 6130.P613.6460.6300.1500 Contractual Services.
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Lorain Fire Department had to make an emergency purchase for a new hot water tank for Central Station. Central Station was without hot water for approximately a week. The tank was purchased from Winsupply of Cleveland. The cost is $6,904.81 and will be taken from G/L account #1010.S500.6400.2200.
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A request from the Department of Public Property, Garage Division, to open a purchase order for necessary vehicle collision damage repairs performed by Autonation for an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. Funding will be through account 7010.I701.6400.3500.
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A request from the Engineering Department to issue a purchase order to Terminal Ready Mix, Inc., in the amount of $49,850.00 with a contingency of $4,985.00 for a total amount of $54,835.00, to perform repairs to the sidewalk and retaining wall adjacent to the Black River Wastewater Treatment Plant. Quotes were requested from 4 companies, with 1 quote received. This work will be funded from account 6160.P616.6300.1500 Contractual Services.
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A request from the Engineering Department for approval to enter into an agreement with LJB, Inc. for professional services associated with the preliminary design of the Various High-Visibility Markings & RRFB Systemic Safety Project in an amount not to exceed $120,894.00. ODOT shall pay 90% of these preliminary design costs. Local match required is 10%, or $12,089.40. Four (4) firms submitted their qualifications; LJB, Inc. was rated and ranked as the most capable and then provided a cost proposal at our request. The Auditor has confirmed funds are available in fund 4010.C401.6300.2305 - ODOT Projects (PIDs).
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A request from the Engineering Department for approval to enter into an agreement with American StructurePoint for professional services associated with LOR-MR4321-0.00 Tower Blvd. Rehabilitation project in an amount not to exceed $492,046.
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A request from the Engineering Department for approval to modify an agreement with QCS A25-045, known as Amendment 1, for additional inspection services associated with PID 120792 LOR-58-25.41 Tower/SR58 Traffic Signal Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $43,126.00 for a new total project cost of $100,758. The City of Lorain shall be responsible for an additional amount not to exceed $4,312.60 which shall be funded from 4010.C401.6300.2305.
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ADJOURNMENT