TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2020
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 21-692-11, Utilization and Transportation of Air Dried Biosolids From LASMA and CALSMA, estimated cost $2,670,000.00, Accounts 101-68000/69000-612520, Requisitions 1546507 and 1546512
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 21-692-11, Utilization and Transportation of Air Dried Biosolids from the Lawndale Avenue Solids Management Area (LASMA) and the Calumet Solids Management Area (CALSMA), at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is to procure services to transport and utilize biosolids. There will be two groups: Group A for LASMA and Group B for CALSMA. Separate contracts could be awarded for each group.
The estimated cost for this contract is not to exceed $2,670,000.00. The estimated 2021, 2022, and 2023 expenditures are not to exceed $890,000.00, $890,000.00, and $890,000.00.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not included in this contract because the classification of work does not fall within the provisions of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D will be included in this contract. The type of work to be performed under the contract is within the “Hauling Services” category for establishing Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women’s Business Enterprises (WBE) and Small Business Enterprises (SBE) utilization goals. The associated utilization goals for this contract are 20% MBE, 13% WBE, and 10% SBE.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise January 27, 2021
Bid Opening February 23, 2021
Award March 18, 2021
Completion December 31, 2023
Funds are being requested in 2021, in Accounts 101-68000/69000-612520, and are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for that year. Funds for the subsequent years, 2022 and 2023, 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 21-692-11.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations, EJS:BK:MAG:JR:SSG
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, 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 November 19, 2020
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