TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 2020
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authorization to reimburse registration fees for Commissioners and Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago employees in various departments to participate in the 2020 Water Environment Federation Virtual Conference WEFTEC CONNECT, in the estimated amount of $26,360.00, Accounts 101-11000, 15000, 16000, 20000, 50000, 66000, 67000, 68000, 69000-601100
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to reimburse registration fees for Commissioners and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (District) employees to attend the 2020 Water Environment Federation (WEF) virtual conference, WEFTEC CONNECT being held during October, in the estimated amount of $26,360.00.
Since its formation in 1927, WEF has been holding annual meetings to provide a forum for knowledge and technology exchange within the water and wastewater fields. Today, WEFTEC - WEF’s Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference - will be conducted as a virtual event and will continue to offer the best water quality education and training available as it continues to be a leading source for water quality developments, research, regulations, solutions, and cutting-edge technologies. Since 1927, District employees have participated in WEFTEC.
As WEFTEC 2020 is not available through any other source, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
It is hereby recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize reimbursement of registration fees to Commissioners and District employees, in the estimated amount of $26,360.00. Funds are available in Accounts 101-11000, 15000, 16000, 20000, 50000, 66000, 67000, 68000, 69000-601100.
Requested, Eileen McElligott, Administrative Services Officer, EMcE:EWP:RA:jvs
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
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 August 6, 2020