TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 2016
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. David St Pierre, Executive Director
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Authorization to rescind Board Order to issue purchase orders and enter into an agreement with ABB, Inc., to Provide ABB ServiceGrid Coverage at the O’Brien and Stickney Water Reclamation Plants, in an amount not to exceed $435,420.00, Accounts 101-67000, 69000-612650, Requisitions 1403588 and 1403263, Agenda Item No. 19, File No. 15-1406
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Dear Sir:
On December 17, 2015, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to issue purchase orders and enter into an agreement with ABB, Inc., to Provide ABB ServiceGrid Coverage at the O’Brien and Stickney Water Reclamation Plants, in an amount not to exceed $435,420.00, Agenda Item No. 19, File No. 15-1406.
After the authorization was granted, the District and ABB, Inc., began the process to sign a mutually agreeable contract. It became apparent that there were significant conflicts in the contract term and condition. At this point, the Maintenance and Operations Department believes it is in the best interest of both parties to rescind the previous Board authorization.
In view of the foregoing, the Director of Procurement and Materials Management recommends the rescission of the Board Order with ABB, Inc., to provide ABB ServiceGrid Coverage at the O’Brien and Stickney Water Reclamation plants, in an amount not to exceed $435,420.00, approved at the December 17, 2015 Board meeting.
The District is currently working on a new agreement with ABB, Inc. and will be seeking approval at a future board meeting.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:JN:ms
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 December 1, 2016