TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2008
COMMITTEE ON PURCHASING
Mr. Richard Lanyon, General Superintendent
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Authority to advertise Contract 08-672-11, Furnishing, Delivering and Installing Tires in the Stickney Service Area, estimated cost is $85,000.00, Account 101-69000-623250 (Req. 1234718)
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared to furnish, deliver and install tires at the Stickney Service Area.
This Contract will provide new replacement tires for various types of heavy equipment. Some of the existing tires for the heavy equipment are approaching the end of their recommended maximum service lives, while others have rapidly deteriorated due to harsh environmental conditions, and are in need of replacement.
The estimated cost of the Contract is $85,000.00.
The bid deposit for this Contract is $4,200.00.
Appendix D and the Multi Project Labor Agreement are not included in this Contract because it is primarily a furnish and deliver type Contract.
The estimated schedule for this procurement is as follows:
Advertise March 12, 2008
Open Bids April 1, 2008
Award May 15, 2008
Completion December 31, 2008
Funds for the estimated expenditure are available in Account 101-69000-623250.
It is therefore requested that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise Contract 08-672-11.
Requested, Osoth Jamjun, Chief of Maintenance & Operations, MPS:SO’C:MAG:AK
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Purchasing Agent
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Purchasing
ORDERED passed by affirmative roll call vote of a majority of the Commissioners present this March 6, 2008. Approved, President Terrence J. O’Brien