TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 27-684-11, Mosquito and Midge Fly Abatement Services at Various Locations, estimated cost $128,000.00, Accounts 101-66000/67000/69000-612420, Requisitions 1661704, 1661705 and 1661978
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 27-684-11, Mosquito and Midge Fly Abatement Services at Various Locations, at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is to provide mosquito and midge fly abatement services at the Hanover Park and Stickney Water Reclamation Plants, Stickney outlying areas, and the Melvina Ditch Reservoir.
The estimated cost for this contract is not to exceed $128,000.00. The estimated 2027 and 2028 expenditures are $64,000.00 and $64,000.00, 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 because there are no available MBE/WBE/VBE participants that can perform this specialized work.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise November 25, 2026
Bid Opening December 15, 2027
Award January 21, 2027
Completion December 31, 2028
Funds are being requested in 2027 and 2028 in Accounts 101-66000/67000/69000-612420 and are contingent upon the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for those years.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 27-684-11.
Requested, Edward J. Staudacher, Director of Maintenance and Operations, JBS:BML:MM:JR:RD
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Precious Brady-Davis, Chairperson Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for October 15, 2026
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