TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2024
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C., to Furnish and Deliver Lab Supplies, Glassware and Chemicals to Various Locations under the OMNIA Partners (formerly U.S. Communities) Purchasing Co-operative Contract Number 2021002889, in an amount not to exceed $56,200.00, Account 101-16000-623570, Requisition 1625791
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Dear Sir:
OMNIA Partners (formerly U.S. Communities) has awarded a competitively bid contract for the above captioned subject with Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. The District is registered with and uses the OMNIA Partners program. Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C., to furnish and deliver lab supplies, glassware and chemicals to various locations under the OMNIA Partners, formerly U.S. Communities, Purchasing Co-operative Contract Number 2021002889. The agreement between OMNIA Partners and Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C., has a term of four years, from June 15, 2021 through June 30, 2025, with two optional two-year extensions after the initial four-year term. On September 16, 2024 an amendment was executed to extend Contract Number 2021002889 through June 30, 2029. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago can participate under State Statute (5 ILCS 220), the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act.
Monitoring and Research is the department participating on this contract. The purpose of this contract is to obtain non-stocked laboratory supplies on an as-needed basis for all laboratories operating in the Monitoring and Research Department as supplies are often needed on an immediate or spontaneous basis. The purchase order is for the period beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025.
The Procurement and Materials Management Department believes that participating on the OMNIA Partners Purchasing Co-operative Contract with Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. will reduce the number of open orders, expedite the ordering and delivery of lab supplies, glassware and chemicals not carried in the storerooms, as well as reduce administrative costs.
Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C., is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order to Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C., in an amount not to exceed $56,200.00.
Funds are being requested in 2025 in Account 101-16000-623570, and are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for that year.
Requested, Edward Podczerwinski, Director of Monitoring and Research
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:MS:jd
Respectfully Submitted, Marcelino Garcia, Chairman 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 17, 2024