TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2008
COMMITTEE ON PURCHASING
Mr. Richard Lanyon, General Superintendent
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Issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to provide a 2-day seminar on Understanding Electrical Area Classification and Hazardous Area Wiring for 40 employees, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, Requisition 1236566, Accounts 101-67000-601100, 101-68000-601100, 101-69000-601100, 201-50000-601100
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Dear Sir:
Approval is requested to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to provide a 2-day seminar on Understanding Electrical Area Classification and Hazardous Area Wiring for 40 employees in the Engineering and the Maintenance and Operations Departments. The University of Wisconsin-Madison has submitted a proposal for an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.
This training is intended for electrical engineers in the Engineering and the Maintenance and Operations Departments who are responsible for the design and maintenance of electrical systems throughout the District.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Engineering Professional Development (EPD) has been improving professional engineering and related fields since 1949 through its internationally-recognized continuing education program. The short course, Understanding Electrical Area Classification and Hazardous Area Wiring, is only available through EPD. This is the only comprehensive course which brings together not only the relevant codes, but teaches how to interpret and implement them for safe operation. Since the University of Wisconsin-Madison is the sole provider of the required training, it is requested that the purchase of these services be authorized without advertising, as stated in Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act.
In view of the foregoing, it is requested that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the services required, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. Funds are available in Budget Accounts 101-67000-601100, 101-68000-601100, 101-69000-601100 and 201-50000-601100.
Requested, Patrick J. Foley, Director of Personnel, PJF:JPD:SB
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Purchasing Agent
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Purchasing
ORDERED passed by affirmative roll call vote of a majority of the Commissioners present this March 6, 2008. Approved, President Terrence J. O’Brien