TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., to provide cybersecurity and SNMP data at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount not to exceed $94,121.00, Account 101-68000-612650, Requisition 1659841
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., to provide cybersecurity services and parts for the Distributed Control System (DCS) at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, to include six (6) security appliance firewalls, a Fortinet Forticare premium services extended service agreement for one additional year, six (6) rack mount kits, and one (1) ManagedEngine Opmanager Plus software subscription. All products and services will be delivered by December 31, 2026.
Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., the sole source provider of the proprietary hardware, software, and services required, has submitted prices for the products and services required. Inasmuch as Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc. is the only source of supply for the products and services required, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement is not applicable because the requirement does not fall under the provisions of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D and Appendix V, are not applicable because Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., is the sole provider of these specialized products and services.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $94,121.00.
Funds are available in Account 101-68000-612650.
Requested, Ed J. Staudacher, Director of Maintenance and Operations
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:MS:ES:cc
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 October 15, 2026