TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2015
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to increase Contract 15-900-01, Emergency Rewind and Refurbish Two Dewatering Pumps at the Mainstream Pumping Station, to Midwest Service Center, LLC, in an amount of $7,393.45 from an amount of $50,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $57,393.45, Account 201-50000-645700, Purchase Order 5001496
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Dear Sir:
On January 13, 2013, in accordance with Section 11.5 of the Purchasing Act, the Director of Maintenance and Operations declared a bonafide operating emergency and authorized Contract 15-900-01, Emergency Rewind and Refurbish Two Dewatering Pumps at the Mainstream Pumping Station, to Midwest Service Center, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. The contract expires on March 31, 2015.
This contract has no prior change orders.
After disassembly and inspection of the damaged equipment, the estimated cost for the required repairs has been increased by $7,393.45 over the original $50,000.00 emergency authorization.
This change order is in compliance with the Illinois Criminal Code since the change is germane to the original contract, and is in the best interest of the District.
It is hereby recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to execute a change order to increase Contract 15-900-01, in an amount of $7,393.45 (14.8% of the current contract value) from an amount of $50,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $57,393.45.
Funds are available in Account 201-50000-645700.
Requested, Manju Prakash Sharma, Director of Maintenance and Operations, AQ:SO'C:MAG:SAF:JK
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 March 5, 2015