TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 6, 2017
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 16-802-31, Furnish, Deliver, and Install an Upgraded Sludge Concentration Conveyor at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $250,000.00, Account 401-50000-645650, Requisition 1456470
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 16-802-31, Furnish, Deliver, and Install an Upgraded Sludge Concentration Conveyor at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is to furnish, deliver, and install an upgraded sludge conveyor located in the Sludge Concentration Tank Building. The current system does not dewater properly, as excess water carryover from the screenings overloads the belt and is transported to the dumpster box. The weight of the additional water is accelerating wear of the rollers and drive system. It also causes operational difficulties, risks to surrounding equipment and is a safety hazard for plant personnel.
The estimated cost for this contract is $250,000.00.
The bid deposit for this contract is $12,500.00.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) will be included in this contract.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D will be included in this contract. The type of work to be performed under the contract is within the “Miscellaneous Building Construction” category for establishing Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women’s Business Enterprises (WBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE) utilization goals. The associated goals for this contract, are 20% MBE, 10% WBE, and 10% SBE.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise May 10, 2017
Bid Opening June 6, 2017
Award July 6, 2017
Completion December 31, 2017
Funds for 2017 are available in Account 401-50000-645650.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 16-802-31.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance & Operations, BAP:SO’C:MAG:JR:DR
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, 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 April 6, 2017