TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2015
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 15-831-11, Replacement of Station Battery Cells at the 125th Street Pumping Station, estimated cost $44,400.00, Account 101-68000-612600, Requisition 1393432
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 15-831-11, Replacement of Station Battery Cells at the 125th Street Pumping Station, at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is to replace the existing emergency power system for the gates at the 125th St. Pumping Station, which can no longer be maintained due to irreversible battery wear from normal usage. The contract includes the purchase of new batteries to include all associated hardware, cables, clamps and appurtenances, the removal and proper disposal of the old batteries, and the installation, testing and commissioning of the new batteries, for a complete, fully operational replacement system. The contract also includes training of District personnel to operate, troubleshoot, repair and maintain the new equipment.
The estimated cost for this contract is $44,400.00.
The bid deposit for this contract is $2,000.00.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) will be included in this contract.
The Affirmative Action Interim Ordinance Appendix D will not be included in this contract because the estimate is less than the minimum threshold established by Section 4 of the Affirmative Action Interim Ordinance.
It is estimated that this contract will employ approximately one to two personnel.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise April 8, 2015
Bid Opening April 28, 2015
Award May 21, 2015
Completion December 31, 2015
Funds are available in Account 101-68000-612600.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 15-831-11.
Requested, Manju Prakash Sharma, Director of Maintenance & Operations, AQ:SO'C:MAG:SAF:SSG
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