TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 2010
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Richard Lanyon, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to Aerico, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver APC Computer Cabinets, in an amount not to exceed $48,368.11, Account 101-27000-623810, Requisition 1294246
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to Aerico, Inc. to furnish and deliver APC computer cabinets to the District’s data centers. All parts will be delivered by December 31, 2010.
APC computer cabinets have become a standard for the Information Technology Department (ITD) and are installed in existing computer rooms because it provides a single management system that reports real-time monitoring, automatic warning/alarm notification, trend analysis and allows for equipment planning and layout. Aerico, Inc., the sole source of supply, has submitted prices for the APC computer cabinets required. Inasmuch as Aerico, Inc. is the only source of supply for the APC computer cabinets, said purchase order may be issued without competitive bidding pursuant to Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act.
Aerico, Inc. is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement is not applicable to this contract because it is primarily a furnish and deliver contract.
In view of the foregoing, it is requested that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue said purchase order to Aerico, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $48,368.11.
Funds are available in account 101-27000-623810.
Requested, Keith D. Smith, Director of Information Technology, KDS:EJ:MH:RD
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 December 2, 2010