TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 27-643-21, Rehabilitation of Electric Motors at Various Locations, estimated cost between $562,210.00 and $680,570.00, Account 201-50000-645750, Requisition 1664589
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 27-643-21, Rehabilitation of Electric Motors at Various Locations, at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is to rehabilitate Stickney WRP Blower #2 motor and Kirie WRP Raw Sewage Pump #2 motor. The project consists of restoring the motor’s mechanical and electrical components, cleaning and repainting the units, and performing inspections and testing.
The estimated cost for this contract is between $562,210.00 and $680,570.00.
The bid deposit for this contract is $24,000.00.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) will not be included in this contract because the work will be performed off-site at the contractor’s facility. Any removal or installation work with be done by District's trades.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D and Appendix V will not be included in this contract because there are insufficient numbers of certified MBEs, WBEs, and VBEs available to perform the specialized scope of work.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise November 18, 2026
Bid Opening December 8, 2026
Award January 7, 2027
Completion December 31, 2027
Funds for 2027 are being requested in Account 201-50000-645750 and are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for those years.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 27-643-21.
Requested, Edward J. Staudacher, Director of Maintenance and Operations, JBS:BML:MM:JR:MK
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
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 October 1, 2026
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