TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 2024
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Issue Purchase Order to OWL Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC, to Provide Data Diode Warranty, Software Updates, and Off-site Maintenance Services at the Kirie, Egan, and Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plants (WRPs), in an amount not to exceed $10,197.00, Accounts 101-67000-612650, Requisition 1628680
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to OWL Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC, to provide data diode warranty, software updates, and off-site maintenance services at the Kirie, Egan, and Hanover Park WRPs. All services will be completed by December 31, 2025.
OWL Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC, the sole source provider of these services, has submitted pricing for the services required. Inasmuch as OWL Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC, is the only source of the services required, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
OWL Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC is not registered to transact business in Illinois, but it is registered, active and in good standing with the State of Maryland. The Director of Maintenance and Operations has requested to move forward with the recommendation to award.
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 OWL Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC is the sole provider of this service.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order to OWL Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $10,197.00.
Funds are available in Account 101-67000-612650.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:MS:cc
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 December 19, 2024