TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 2019
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 20-625-11 Diving Services at Various Locations, estimated cost $140,000.00, Account 101-66000-612490, Requisition 1523120
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 20-625-11 Diving Services at Various Locations, at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is to inspect, repair and videotape underwater structures at various District facilities in Cook County, Illinois, for a two-year period.
The estimated cost for this contract is $140,000.00. The estimated 2020 and 2021 expenditures are $70,000.00 and $70,000.00 respectively.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) will not be included in this contract because the classification of work does not fall within the provisions of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D and Appendix V will not be included in this contract due to the specialized nature of the work involved, and the limited availability of M/W/S/VBE subcontractors to perform the scope of work.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise September 25, 2019
Bid Opening October 15, 2019
Award November 7, 2019
Completion December 31, 2021
Funds are being requested in 2020 in Account 101-66000-612490, and are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for that year. Funds for the subsequent year, 2021, are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for that year.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 20-625-11.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations, EJS:BK:MAG:JR: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 August 8, 2019