TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 21, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to Duperon Corporation, to Furnish and Deliver Duperon FlexRake components to the Calumet Service Area, in an amount not to exceed $88,800.00, Account 101-68000-623270, Requisition 1658085
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to Duperon Corporation to furnish and deliver Duperon FlexRake components to the Calumet Service Area. The components will be delivered by December 31, 2026.
This request is to furnish and deliver Duperon FlexRake components for the repair of Coarse Screen 1 at the 95th Street Pumping Station. This screen is critical for wastewater treatment processes and stormwater management in the Calumet Service Area. Failure of the screen would result in sewer backups and flooding within the 95th Street Pumping Station service area.
Duperon Corporation, the sole-provider for the Duperon FlexRake components, has submitted pricing for the equipment required. Inasmuch as Duperon Corporation is the only source of supply for the equipment required, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
Duperon Corporation, is not registered to transact business in Illinois, but it is registered, active, and in good standing with the State of Michigan. The Acting Director of Maintenance and Operations has requested to move forward with the recommendation to award.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not applicable because the requirement does not fall under the provisions of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D and Appendix V are not included because Duperon Corporation is the sole provider of these parts.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order to Duperon Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $88,800.00.
Funds are available in Account 101-68000-623270.
Requested, Edward J. Staudacher, Acting Director of Maintenance and Operations: DAL:SEB:MS:ES:dhk
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
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 May 21, 2026