TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 27-696-11, Services of Tractor Mounted Paddle Aerators and Rotavators with Operators, estimated cost $7,117,500.00, Accounts 101-68000/69000-612520, Requisitions 1664580 and 1665321
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 27-696-11, Services of Tractor Mounted Paddle Aerators and Rotavators with Operators, at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is to provide equipment and labor to aid in the drying of biosolids. There will be two groups: Group A for LASMA and Group B for CALSMA. Separate contracts could be awarded for each group.
The estimated cost for this contract is $7,117,500.00. The estimated 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 expenditures are $1,553,600.00, $2,372,500.00, $2,372,500.00, and $818,900.00, respectively.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) will be included in this contract.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D and Appendix V will not be included in this contract because there is an insufficient number of MBE/WBE/VBE firms available to perform this specialized work.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise December 16, 2026
Bid Opening January 12, 2027
Award February 4, 2027
Completion February 28, 2030
Funds for 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 are being requested in Accounts 101-68000/69000-612520 and are contingent upon the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for those years.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 27-696-11.
Requested, Edward J. Staudacher, Director of Maintenance and Operations, JBS:BML:JR:MM
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 November 5, 2026
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