TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2019
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Report on rejection of bids for Contract 19-659-11, Agricultural Management at Fulton County, Illinois, estimated cost $1,704,000.00
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Dear Sir:
On November 1, 2018, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to advertise for bids, Contract 19-659-11, Agricultural Management at Fulton County, Illinois.
In response to a public advertisement of December 19, 2018, a bid opening was held on January 8, 2019. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
INDEPENDENT MECHANICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. $1,704,000.00
Sixty-two (62) companies were notified of this contract being advertised and ten (10) companies requested specifications.
Under Section 70 ILCS 2605/11.11 of the Procurement Act, the Director of Procurement and Materials Management has the authority to reject bids if the bidder is not deemed a responsible bidder. Therefore, based on the conduct giving rise to the board action of December 20, 2018, under File #18-1317, regarding the Settlement and Compliance Agreement with Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc. (IMI), the sole bid received from IMI is rejected under Section 70 ILCS 2605/11.11, 70 ILCS 2605/11.12 and in the public’s best interest.
The Director of Procurement and Materials Management has advised IMI of this action.
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:cm
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 February 7, 2019