TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John Murray, Acting Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to Alfa Laval, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver Sludge Dewatering Centrifuges and related appurtenances for the Centrifuge Dewatering Facility at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount not to exceed $6,119,054.00, Account 401-50000-645650, Requisition 1639058
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to Alfa Laval, Inc., to furnish and deliver sludge dewatering centrifuges and related appurtenances for the Centrifuge Dewatering Facility at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant. Alfa Laval, Inc. will provide services related to the start-up, commissioning, and training for six (6) sludge dewatering centrifuges. These sludge dewatering centrifuges will be delivered before December 31, 2026.
Alfa Laval, Inc., the sole source provider of these sludge dewatering centrifuges, has submitted pricing for the equipment required. Inasmuch as Alfa Laval, Inc. is the only source of supply for the equipment required, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
Alfa Laval, Inc. is not registered to transact business in Illinois but has submitted a certificate of good standing from the State of Virginia. The Director of Engineering has recommended to move forward with the award.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) and Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D and Appendix V are not applicable because Alfa Laval, Inc. is the sole provider for this equipment.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order to Alfa Laval, Inc., in an amount of $6,119,054.00.
Funds are available in Account 401-50000-645650.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:MS:es
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 September 4, 2025