TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2013
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 13-924-21, Furnish, Deliver, and Install Torque Limiters on Final Tanks at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $140,000.00, Account 201-50000-645750, Requisition 1355519
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 13-924-21, Furnish, Deliver, and Install Torque Limiters on Final Tanks at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is to procure and install mechanical devices to protect the rake arms from damage caused by an over-torque condition during their rotation in the final tanks.
The estimated cost for this contract is $140,000.00.
The bid deposit for this contract is $7,000.00.
The contract specifications require that work commence upon approval of the contractor's bond, and as directed by the Engineer, and shall be completed by December 31, 2013.
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. Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Persons utilization goals are not appropriate for this contract.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise April 10, 2013
Bid Opening April 30, 2013
Award June 6, 2013
Completion December 31, 2013
Funds for the current year are available in Account 201-50000-645750.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 13-924-21.
Requested, Manju P. Sharma, Director of Maintenance and Operations, SES:SO'C:MAG:LSC:SMN
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 7, 2013