TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF May 1, 2008
COMMITTEE ON PURCHASING
Mr. Richard Lanyon, General Superintendent
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Authority to increase purchase order and amend agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for Contract 03-121-2E, Short Circuit and Coordination Study at the Stickney WRP, in an amount of $5,292.03, from $256,039.00 to an amount not to exceed $261,331.93, Account 201-50000-601410, Purchase Order 3029554
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Dear Sir:
On September 23, 2004, the Board of Commissioners authorized approval to issue a purchase order and enter into agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. (Stanley) to provide professional services for Contract 03-121-2E, Short Circuit and Coordination Study at the Stickney WRP.
The purpose of the increase is for Stanley to provide the District an independent review of the short circuit analysis provided under Contract 73-161-FH, Vulcan Conveyance Systems and Maintenance Facilities, McCook CUP Reservoir.
Stanley submitted a proposal in the amount of $5,292.93, to provide the additional professional services. The Engineering Department has reviewed the proposal and found it to be acceptable. The additional work will increase the purchase order from $256,039.00 to $261,331.93, if approved. This change is in the best interest of the District and authorized by the law.
Funds are available in Account 201-50000-601410, Construction Fund.
In view of the above, it is recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the increase of Purchase Order 3029554 to Stanley Consultants, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,292.93, from $256,039.00 to $261,331.93.
Requested, Joseph P. Sobanski, Chief Engineer, JPS:TEK:GG
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 May 1, 2008. Approved, President Terrence J. O’Brien