TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2024
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 24-934-11, Furnishing and Delivering Magnesium Chloride, estimated cost $991,600.00, Account 101-69000-623560, Requisition 1618486 (As Revised)
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 24-934-11, Furnishing and Delivering Magnesium Chloride, at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is to procure magnesium chloride for phosphorus nutrient recovery at the Stickney WRP for a two-year period.
The estimated cost for this contract is $991,600.00. The estimated 2024, 2025, and 2026 expenditures are $30,000.00, $529,400.00, and $432,200.00, respectively.
The bid deposit for this contract is $50,000.00. Magnesium chloride is an important chemical for process operations.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not applicable to this contract because it is a furnish and deliver contract.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D and Appendix V are not included in this contract because there are no subcontracting opportunities.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise July 10, 2024
Bid Opening July 30, 2024
Award September 5, 2024
Completion September 5, 2026
Funds for 2024 are available in Account 101-69000-623560. Funds for the subsequent years 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 24-934-11.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations, EJS:JS:SH:JR
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Marcelino 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 June 6, 2024
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