TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 26-972-11, Furnishing and Delivering Tires for Heavy Equipment to the Stickney Service Area, estimated cost $75,000.00, Account 101-69000-623250, Requisition 1649126
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 26-972-11, Furnishing and Delivering Tires for Heavy Equipment to the Stickney Service Area, at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is to furnish and deliver tires for heavy equipment and dispose of used tires in the Stickney Service Area.
The estimated cost for this contract is not to exceed $75,000.00. The estimated 2026 and 2027 expenditures are $73,000.00 and $2,000.00, respectively.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) will not be included in this contract because the classification of work does not fall within the provisions of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D and Appendix V will not be included in this contract because the estimated total expenditure is below the minimum threshold established by Section 4 of the Affirmative Action Ordinance.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise February 25, 2026
Bid Opening March 17, 2026
Award April 16, 2026
Completion May 16, 2027
Funds for 2026 are available in Account 101-69000-623250. Funds for the subsequent year are contingent upon the Board of Commissioners' approval of the District's budget for that year.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 26-972-11.
Requested, Pinakin V. Desai, Acting Director of Maintenance and Operations, JBS:BML:MM:JR:AC
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 January 8, 2026
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