TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc., to furnish and deliver electronic modules for the Distributed Control System at the Kirie, Egan, and Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plants, in an amount not to exceed $73,766.00, Account 101-67000-623070, Requisition 1661967
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc. to furnish and deliver electronic modules for the Distributed Control System (DCS) at the Kirie, Egan, and Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plants. All parts will be delivered before December 31, 2026.
Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc., the sole source provider for these DCS parts, has submitted prices for the parts required. Inasmuch as Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc. is the only source of supply for the parts required, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, 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, is not included because Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc. is the sole provider of these parts.
In view of the foregoing, it is requested that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order to Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $73,766.00.
Funds are available in Account 101-67000-623070.
Requested, Edward J. Staudacher, 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 August 13, 2026