TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2008
COMMITTEE ON PURCHASING
Mr. Richard Lanyon, General Superintendent
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Authority to advertise Contract 08-422-11 Furnish, Deliver and Install an Emergency Alarm System at the Main Office Building, estimated cost $95,000.00, Account 101-15000-612780, Requisition 1215496
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared to furnish, deliver and install an emergency alarm system at the Main Office Building.
The purpose of this contract is to enhance the Life Safety Systems at the Main Office Building. These systems will notify occupants and protect personnel and valuable District property from loss due to fire.
The estimated cost for this contract is $95,000.00.
The bid deposit for this contract is $4,800.00
The term of the contract shall be no longer than twenty (20) days after approval of the Contractor’s Bond. The Contractor will be charged $200.00 per day for liquidated damages for each day beyond the period specified for completion and acceptance of the work.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement will be included in this contract.
Revised Appendix D will not be included in this contract because the estimate is less than the minimum threshold established by Section 4 of the Affirmative Action Ordinance.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise June 18, 2008
Bid Opening July 22, 2008
Award August 14, 2008
Completion December 31, 2008
Funds are available in Account 101-15000-612780.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise Contract 08-422-11.
Requested, Edmund J. Cook, Deputy Chief Engineer, EJC:EMcE:BKS:MG:CW:PJC:rm
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 June 5, 2008. Approved, President Terrence J. O’Brien