TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2008
COMMITTEE ON PURCHASING
Mr. Richard Lanyon, General Superintendent
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Authority to advertise Contract 09-820-11 Services to Upgrade the Waste Gas Flare System at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $325,000.00, Account 101-68000-612650, Requisition 1258144
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for services to upgrade the waste gas flare system at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department. The upgrades will ensure continued operational effectiveness of the waste gas flare system.
The estimated cost for this contract is $325,000.00.
The bid deposit for this contract is $16,250.00.
The contract specifications require that all work commence after the approval of the contractor’s bond, and be completed by December 31, 2009. Liquidated damages are $50.00 for each and every calendar day that the contractor is in default of the time specified.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) will be included in this contract.
Revised Appendix D will be included in this contract. The type of work to be performed under this contract is classified “Electrical” for the PCE utilization goals contained in the Revised Appendix D. The associated goals are 13% Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 7% Women’s Business Enterprises (WBE), and 10% Small Business Enterprises (SBE).
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise January 14, 2009
Bid Opening February 10, 2009
Award April 2, 2009
Completion December 31, 2009
Funds are being requested in 2009, in Account 101-68000-612650, and are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for that year.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise Contract 09-820-11.
Requested, Osoth Jamjun, Chief of Maintenance and Operations, OJ:MPS:SO’C:MAG:EEW
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Purchasing Agent
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Purchasing
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for December 18, 2008