TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2008
COMMITTEE ON PURCHASING
Mr. Richard Lanyon, General Superintendent
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Authority to advertise Contract 08-922-11, Removal and Disposal of Electrical Switchgear at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost is $60,000.00, Account 101-69000-612600 (Req. 1237477)
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Dear Sir,
Contract documents have been prepared to procure services for removal and disposal of Electrical switchgear at various locations at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. The services will include the demolition and proper disposal of various electrical equipment, conduits, mounting hardware, wiring, disconnect switches, cabinets, junction boxes, panel boards, and any hazardous material associated with the switchgear. The equipment and wiring devices are obsolete, are no longer in use, and are not salvageable. The service period will be approximately two months.
The estimated cost of this Contract is $60,000.00.
The specifications require the services under this Contract to commence 7 days after approval of the Contractor’s bond, and terminate sixty (60) days thereafter. Liquidated damages are fifty dollars ($50.00) for each calendar day, and each item, that the Contractor is in default of the time specified for completing the required work.
The Contractor’s bid deposit is $3,000.00.
Appendix D will not be included in this Contract because the Engineer's estimate is less than the minimum threshold established by Section 4 of the Affirmative Action Ordinance.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement will be included in this Contract.
The tentative schedule for the Contract is as follows:
Advertisement 4/9/08
Bid Opening 4/29/08
Contract Award 6/19/08
Termination 10/19/08
Funds for this expenditure are available in Account 101-69000-612600.
Therefore, it is recommended that the Contract Documents be approved by the Board of Commissioners and that the Purchasing Agent advertise for bids.
If further clarification is required, please advise the undersigned.
Requested, Osoth Jamjun, Chief of Maintenance & Operations, MPS:SO’C:MAG:IJA
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 March 6, 2008. Approved, President Terrence J. O’Brien