TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2013
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Bosch Rexroth Corporation, for Repair Services and Parts for a Hydraulic Cylinder for a 25' x 16' Roller Gate Valve in the TARP System at the CWRP, in an amount not to exceed $22,500.00, Account 101-68000-612670, Requisition 1355859
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with Bosch Rexroth Corporation, for Repair Services and Parts for a Hydraulic Cylinder for a 25' x 16' Roller Gate Valve in the TARP System at the CWRP. This purchase order will expire December 31, 2013.
Bosch Rexroth Corporation, the sole source provider of repair parts and services for this hydraulic cylinder, has submitted pricing for the cylinder required. Inasmuch as Bosch Rexroth Corporation is the only source of supply for the services and parts required, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
Bosch Rexroth Corporation is registered to transact business in Illinois.
The Hydraulic Cylinder was manufactured or assembled in the Netherlands.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement is not applicable due to the specialized nature of the services involved.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with Bosch Rexroth Corporation in an amount not to exceed $22,500.00.
Funds are available in Account 101-68000-612670.
Requested, Manju Prakash Sharma, Director of Maintenance and Operations
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:JN:bk
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 June 6, 2013