TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 4, 2024
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 24-107-11 Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Wastewater Samples, estimated cost $98,000.00, Account 101-16000-612490, Requisition 1615585
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared to advertise Contract 24-107-11 to provide analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater samples for an Industrial Waste Division (IWD) monitoring project. This contract will end on December 31, 2024.
The purpose of this contract is to secure services for analyzing PFAS in samples collected from interceptors located throughout the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago's (District's) wastewater collection system, using the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Method 1633. This method is recommended by the USEPA and stands as the sole PFAS analysis method validated across multiple laboratories for various aqueous matrices including wastewater, surface water, groundwater, landfill leachate, as well as soil, sediment, biosolids, and fish and shellfish tissue.
Given that the District's Analytical Laboratories Division lacks the capability to employ this analytical method, the engagement of a contract laboratory service becomes necessary.
The estimated cost for this contract is $98,000.00.
A bid deposit is not required for this contract.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not applicable because the classification of work does not fall under the provision of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance (Ordinance), Revised Appendix D and Appendix V is not included in this contract because the estimate is less than the threshold established by Section 4 of the Ordinance.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise May 8, 2024
Bid Opening May 28, 2024
Award June 20, 2024
Completion December 31, 2024
Funds are available in Account 101-16000-612490.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 24-107-11.
Requested, Edward W. Podczerwinski, Director of Monitoring and Research EP:JW:MG:RA:HW:lm
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Marcelino Garcia, 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 April 4, 2024