TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2008
COMMITTEE ON PURCHASING
Mr. Richard Lanyon, General Superintendent
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Issue purchase order to John Deere Company, to Furnish and Deliver Three (3) Tractors to the Lawndale Avenue Solids Management Area, under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract #4014957 in an amount not to exceed $306,445.68, Account 101-66000-634760, Requisition 1244512
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to John Deere Company, for furnishing and delivering three (3) tractors for the Maintenance and Operations Department at the Lawndale Avenue Solids Management Area, under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract #4014957, in an amount not to exceed $306,445.68. The District has the ability to participate in the State of Illinois (State) Contracts under the Government Joint Purchasing Act, 30 ILCS 525/0.01 et. seq
The State currently has a competitively bid contract for the above captioned subject with the John Deere Company. The invitation to bid was issued to establish contract pricing for tractors and farm implements. The term of the contract expires on January 31, 2010. This purchase order will expire on December 31, 2008 or upon full delivery of the tractors.
John Deere Company is in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement is not applicable because the requirement is for a furnish and deliver contract.
The Purchasing Department believes that participating on the State’s contract will expedite the ordering and delivery of the items and reduce the actual and administrative costs.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to issue a purchase order to John Deere Company, in an amount not to exceed $306,445.68.
Funds are available in Account 101-66000-634760.
Requested, Osoth Jamjun, Chief of Maintenance and Operations
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Purchasing Agent, DAL:SEB:JN:SK
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 August 14, 2008.