TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2024
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
Title
Report on rejection of bids for Contract 23-682-12 (Re-Bid), Chemical Grouting Services, estimated cost $90,000.00
Body
Dear Sir:
On June 15, 2023, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to advertise for bids Contract 23-682-11, Chemical Grouting Services.
In response to a public advertisement of August 2, 2023, a bid opening was held on August 22, 2023.
The bid was rejected at the October 5, 2023 Board Meeting as reported.
In response to a public re-advertisement of December 13, 2023, a bid opening was held on January 9, 2024. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
NATIONAL POWER RODDING CORPORATION *$280,000.00
*corrected total
A review of the bid submitted by National Power Rodding Corp. by the Maintenance and Operations Department has indicated that the bid is considered too high over the estimate. The sole bid received is approximately 211% over the estimate.
Therefore, the Director of Procurement and Materials Management has notified National Power Rodding Corp. that their bid is rejected based on the above information and in the public’s best interest.
The Maintenance and Operations Department will not re-advertise this contract.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations
Respectfully Submitted, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:gv