TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2021
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., to Provide a PLC Migration/Radio Upgrade at the Thornton Composite Reservoir, in a total amount not to exceed $78,195.00, Account 101-68000-612600, Requisition 1561591
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., to provide a PLC migration/radio upgrade at the Thornton Composite Reservoir (TCR). The services will commence upon receipt of the purchase order and will terminate 12-months thereafter.
Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., the sole source provider of the proprietary hardware and software, has submitted prices for the products and services required. Inasmuch as Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., is the only source of the products and services required, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
The PLC migration is necessary for remote communications with equipment at the TCR. This agreement will provide all labor, parts, and services to migrate the existing PLC from radio communications to a cellular network.
Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) and Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D are not applicable due to the specialized nature of the services required.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order with Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $78,195.00.
Funds are available in Account 101-68000-612600.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:MS:es
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 June 17, 2021