TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JULY 16, 2026
Committee on PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order for Contract 26-805-11, Furnish and Deliver Storage Tanks to the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, to BCE-USA, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $465,000.00, Account 101-68000-634650, Requisition 1655699
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Dear Sir:
On April 16, 2026, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to advertise for bids Contract 26-805-11, Furnish and Deliver Storage Tanks to the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant (CWRP).
In response to a public advertisement of June 3, 2026, a bid opening was held on June 23, 2026. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
BCE-USA LLC $465,000.00
The Director of Procurement and Materials Management has reviewed the bidders’ list for this contract and is satisfied that the market for this service has been adequately solicited. A planholders’ survey revealed the following reason for not bidding: companies do not provide polyethylene tanks as requested in the contract. In light of these findings, the Director of Procurement and Materials Management is of the opinion that the bid received is a fair and reasonable price, and nothing would be gained by rejecting the sole bid and re-advertising this contract.
BCE-USA, LLC, the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform the contract in accordance with the specifications. The estimated cost of this contract was $435,000.00, placing their bid of $465,000.00 approximately 6.9% above the engineer’s estimate.
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 will not be included in this contract because it is a furnish and deliver contract and there are no subcontracting opportunities.
No bid deposit was required for this contract.
The contractor shall furnish and deliver all tanks specified within ninety (90) calendar days after the emailing date of the purchase order.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order for Contract 26-805-11, to BCE-USA, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $465,000.00.
Funds for the 2026 expenditure, in the amount of $465,000.00, are available in Account 101-68000-634650.
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 July 16, 2026
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