TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 2020
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authorization for payment to American Water Works Association for 2021 membership dues, in an amount not to exceed $23,010.00, Account 101-15000-612280
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to make payment, by direct voucher, to American Water Works Association (AWWA) for the District’s 2021 membership dues in an amount not to exceed $23,010.00. The term of the District’s membership is January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.
The AWWA is an international nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to providing total water solutions assuring the effective management of water. Founded in 1881, the Association is the largest organization of water supply professionals in the world.
AWWA membership ranks include over 4,000 utilities that supply roughly 80 percent of the nation's drinking water and treat almost half of the nation’s wastewater. Over 50,000 memberships represent the full spectrum of the water community: public water and wastewater systems, environmental advocates, scientists, academicians, and others who hold a genuine interest in water, our most important resource.
Inasmuch as AWWA membership is not available through any other source, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
It is hereby recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize payment, by direct voucher, to American Water Works Association, in the amount of $23,010.00.
Funds for 2021 in Account 101-15000-612280 are contingent upon the Board of Commissioner’s approval of the budget for that year.
Requested, William Sheriff, Acting Administrative Services Officer, SAR:JRM:CO:PS
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 December 3, 2020