TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2014
COMMITTEE ON Procurement
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to Wright Automotive, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver two Ford F150 pickup trucks under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract No. 4017624, in an amount not to exceed $42,416.00, Account 201-50000-634860, Requisition 1376982
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to Wright Automotive, Inc. to furnish and deliver two Ford F150 pickup trucks under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract No. 4017624. The District has the ability to participate in State of Illinois Contracts under the Government Joint Purchasing Act, 30 ILCS 525/0.01 et. seq.
The state currently has a competitively bid contract with Wright Automotive, Inc., for the purchase of Ford F150 pickup trucks with flex fuel capability. The invitation to bid was issued to establish a contract to enable all state agencies and authorized local governmental units to purchase current model year production vehicles during the contract period. The term of the contract began on December 13, 2013, and expires on December 12, 2014.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement is not applicable to this contract because it is primarily a furnish and deliver contract.
The Procurement and Materials Management Department believes that participating in the State's contract will expedite the ordering and delivery of vehicles, and reduce administrative costs.
In view of the foregoing, it is requested that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue said purchase order to Wright Automotive, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $42,416.00.
Funds are available in Account 201-50000-634860.
Requested, Eileen M. McElligott, Administrative Services Manager, MW, BTS
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for April 3, 2014