TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2008
COMMITTEE ON PURCHASING
Mr. Richard Lanyon, General Superintendent
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Authority to advertise Contract 08-660-11, Furnish and Deliver One Wood Chipper to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost is $45,000.00, Account 101-55000-623990 (Req. 1236532)
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared to furnish and deliver one wood chipper to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant.
The wood chipper will be used to recycle logs and stumps removed from waterways pursuant to the District's Small Streams Maintenance Program (SSMP).
No bid deposit is required for this Contract.
Appendix D and the Multi Project Labor Agreement are not included in this Contract because it is a furnish and deliver type Contract.
The estimated schedule for this procurement is as follows:
Advertise March 5, 2008
Open Bids March 25, 2008
Award May 1, 2008
Completion July 1, 2008
The total estimated cost for this Contract is $45,000.00. Funds are available in Budget Account 101-55000-623990.
Therefore, it is recommended that the contract documents be approved by the Board of Commissioners and that the Purchasing Agent advertise for bids.
If further clarification is required, please advise the undersigned.
Requested, Osoth Jamjun, Chief of Maintenance and Operations, MPS:SO'C:MAG:JK
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 February 21, 2008. Approved, President Terrence J. O’Brien