TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 7, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to Schneider Electric USA, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver One (1) Distributed Control System (DCS) Test Cabinet to the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant (CWRP), in an amount not to exceed $221,817.45, Account 101-68000-634650, Requisition 1654520
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to Schneider Electric USA, Inc., to furnish and deliver one (1) distributed control system (DCS) test cabinet to the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant (CWRP). This distributed control system (DCS) test cabinet will be delivered by December 31, 2026.
Schneider Electric USA, Inc., the sole-provider for the distributed control system (DCS) test cabinet, has submitted pricing for the equipment required. Inasmuch as Schneider Electric USA Inc. is the only source of supply for the goods required, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the purchasing Act).
Schneider Electric USA, Inc., is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not applicable, because the classification of work does not fall under the provision of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D and Appendix V is not included because Schneider Electric USA, Inc., 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 Schneider Electric USA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $221,817.45.
Funds are available in Account 101-68000-634650.
Requested, Edward J. Staudacher, Acting Director of Maintenance and Operations
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:MS:ES:DHK
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 7, 2026