TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authority to award Contract 26-915-11, Furnish, Deliver, and Change Out Media in the Hydrogen Sulfide Removal Vessels at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to BCE-USA, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $1,692,453.00, Account 101-69000-612650, Requisition 1654025
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Dear Sir:
On April 2, 2026, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to advertise for bids Contract 26-915-11, Furnish, Deliver, and Change Out Media in the Hydrogen Sulfide Removal Vessels at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant.
In response to a public advertisement of June 17, 2026, a bid opening was held on July 14, 2026. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
BCE-USA LLC $1,692,453.00
INDEPENDENT MECHANICAL INDUSTRIES INC $1,772,695.00
BCE-USA, LLC (BCE), the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform the contract in accordance with the specifications. The estimated cost for this contract was $1,370,000.00, placing their bid of $1,692,453.00 approximately 23.5% above the engineer’s estimate.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) was not included in this contract due to the specialized nature of the work.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D and Appendix V were not included in this contract because there are insufficient numbers of certified MBEs, WBEs, and VBEs available to perform the specialized scope of work.
The contract will require approximately five (5) people for the services.
The contractor shall commence work upon approval of the contractor's bond, and complete all of the work required under this Contract by December 31, 2026, or upon expenditure of available funds, whichever occurs sooner.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to award Contract 26-915-11 to BCE-USA, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $1,692,453.00, subject to the contractor furnishing a performance bond in form satisfactory to the Law Department and approved by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management.
Funds for 2026 expenditure, in the amount of $1,692,453.00, are available in Account 101-69000-612650.
Requested, Edward J. Staudacher, Director of Maintenance and Operations
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:gv
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
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