TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authority to award Contract 22-602-21, Underground Storage Tank Improvements at Various Locations, to Crowne Industries, Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $1,004,808.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $50,240.40, for a total amount not to exceed $1,055,048.40, Account 201-50000-645790, Requisition 1653283
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Dear Sir:
On February 19, 2026, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to advertise for bids Contract 22-602-21, Underground Storage Tank Improvements at Various Locations.
In response to a public advertisement of June 17, 2026, a bid opening was held on July 14, 2026. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
CROWNE INDUSTRIES LTD $1,004,808.00
STENSTROM PETROLEUM SERVICES GROUP $1,241,303.00
K.L.F. ENTERPRISES INC $2,437,250.00
Crowne Industries, Ltd. (Crowne), the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform the contract in accordance with the specifications. The estimated cost range for the contract is between $1,197,000.00 and $1,449,000.00, placing the bid of $1,004,808.00 approximately 16% below the engineer’s estimated range.
Crowne has executed the Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) certificate as required. It is anticipated that the following construction trades will be utilized on this contract: carpenters, masons, electricians, laborers, hoisters, skilled workers and pipefitters. The list of construction trades is not intended to confer any rights or jurisdiction upon any union or unions.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D and Appendix V were not included in this contract due to insufficient numbers of certified MBEs, WBEs, and VBEs available to perform this specialized scope of work.
The contract will require approximately 8-10 people for the services.
The work under this contract shall commence upon approval of the contractor’s bond and the contractor shall complete all of the work required under this contract within four hundred eighty-five (485) calendar days.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to award Contract 22-602-21, to Crowne Industries, Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $1,004,808.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $50,240.40, for a total amount not to exceed $1,055,048.40, subject to the contractor furnishing a performance bond in form satisfactory to the Law Department and approved by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management.
Funds for the 2026 expenditure, in the amount of $300,000.00, are available in Account 201-50000-645790. The estimated expenditure for 2027 is $704,808.00 and is contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the budget for that year.
Requested, Edward J. Staudacher, Director of Maintenance and Operations
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:gv
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 September 3, 2026
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