TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 2, 2014
COMMITTEE ON Procurement
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 15-101-11 Furnish and Deliver Work Uniforms for Environmental Specialists, Patrol Boat Operators and Pollution Control Technicians, estimated cost $31,800.00, Account 101-16000-623700, Requisition 1384595
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared to furnish and deliver work uniforms for Environmental Specialists, Patrol Boat Operators and Pollution Control Technicians of the Monitoring and Research Department, who are assigned to various locations throughout the District.
These employees monitor compliance of industrial companies discharging effluent into the sewer system under the Sewage and Waste Control Ordinance and the User Charge Ordinance. They also respond to a variety of complaints and emergency incidents throughout Cook County and it is important that they project an authoritative image.
The estimated cost for this contract is $31,800.00. The estimated 2015 and 2016 expenditures are $15,400.00 and $16,400.00 respectively.
A bid deposit is not required for this contract.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement is not applicable to this contract because it is primarily a furnish and deliver contract.
The Affirmative Action Interim Ordinance Appendix D is not included in this contract because it is primarily a furnish and deliver contract.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise October 29, 2014
Bid Opening November 18, 2014
Award December 2, 2014
Completion December 31, 2016
Funds are being requested in Account 101-16000-623700 and are contingent on the Board of Commissioners' approval of the District's budget for 2015 and 2016.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 15-101-11.
Requested, Thomas C. Granato, Director of Monitoring and Research, TCG:MPC:KB:mh/jvs
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 October 2, 2014