TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2025
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 24-988-11, Specialty Railroad Grade Crossing Signal System Services in the Stickney Service Area, estimated cost $950,000.00, Account 101-69000-612670, Requisition 1621812
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 24-988-11, Specialty Railroad Grade Crossing Signal System Services in the Stickney Service Area, at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is to provide specialized services to ensure reliable operation of railroad signal systems for a three-year period. The work consists of inspecting, testing, repairing, and upgrading railroad signal systems, which are used to ensure the safe rail transportation of biosolids in the Stickney Service Area.
The estimated cost of this contract is not to exceed $950,000.00. The estimated 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 expenditures are $50,000.00, $400,000.00, $400,000.00 and $100,000.00, respectively.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) and Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D and Appendix V will not be included in this contract due to the specialized nature of the services.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise April 16, 2025
Bid Opening May 13, 2025
Award June 26, 2025
Completion June 26, 2028
Funds for 2025 are available in Account 101-69000-612670. Funds for 2026, 2027, and 2028 are contingent on 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 24-988-11.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations, EJS:JS:SH:JR:JMC
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 March 6, 2025
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