TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 2024
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver Various Parts, Controllers, Software Licenses, and Upgrades to the Ethernet IO and DCS System at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, Waterways Section, and the North Service Area, in an amount not to exceed $381,725.00, Account 101-69000-623070, Requisitions 1611151, 1611152 and 1611154
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc., to furnish and deliver various parts, controllers, software licenses, and upgrades to the Ethernet IO and DCS System at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, Waterways Section, and the North Service Area. All equipment will be delivered before December 31, 2024.
Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc., the sole source provider of the various parts, controllers, software licenses, and upgrades to the Ethernet IO and DCS System, has submitted pricing for the items required. Inasmuch as Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc., is the only source of the equipment required, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc. is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not applicable because the requirement does not fall under the provisions of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D and Appendix V, is not included because Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc. is the sole provider of this equipment.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order to Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $381,725.00.
Funds are available in Account 101-69000-623070.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:MS:jd
Respectfully Submitted, Marcellino Garcia, 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 February 1, 2024