TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 2, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to Polydyne Inc., to Furnish and Deliver two (2) Polymer Dosing Systems at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount not to exceed $276,000.00, Account 101-68000-634650, Requisition 1655802
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to Polydyne Inc., to furnish and deliver two (2) Polydyne Polymer Dosing Systems for the controlled dilution of polymer for the GeoPools at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant. The equipment will be delivered before December 31, 2026.
Polydyne Inc., the sole source provider for Polydyne polymer dosing system components, has submitted prices for the equipment required. Inasmuch as Polydyne Inc. is the only source of supply for the equipment required, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
Polydyne Inc. is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not applicable because the requirement does not fall under the provisions of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D and Appendix V, are not included because Polydyne Inc. is the sole provider of these specialized components.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order to Polydyne Inc., in an amount not to exceed $276,000.00.
Funds are available in Account 101-68000-634650.
Requested, Pinakin V. Desai, Acting Director of Maintenance and Operations
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:MS:ES:cc
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 April 2, 2026