TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2021
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 21-017-11 Furnish and Deliver Electrical Supplies, Wire, and Cable to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost $240,000.00, Accounts 101-20000-623070, 623170, 623190, 623250, 623680, 623850
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared to furnish and deliver miscellaneous electrical supplies, wire, and cable to various locations for a one (1) year period, beginning approximately July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.
The purpose of this contract is to furnish and deliver electrical supplies, wire, and cable to the District’s storeroom, to maintain sufficient inventory levels that are required for the day-to-day operational needs of the District.
The estimated cost of this contract is as follows:
Group A-Electrical supplies and accessories: $ 41,000.00
Group B-Wire and cable: $ 42,000.00
Group C-Wire lugs and connectors: $ 30,000.00
Group D-Boxes, breakers, and fuses: $112,000.00
Group E-Ballasts and fixtures: $ 15,000.00
Total $240,000.00
No bid deposit is required for this contract.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not applicable to this contract because it is primarily a furnish and deliver contract.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D applies only to construction contracts over a $100,000.00 threshold. These sections on page D-5 of the Ordinance address the types of covered contracts:
• Section 4, Coverage: The following provisions, to be known as "Appendix D" together with relevant forms shall apply and be appended to every construction contract awarded by the District where the estimated total expenditure is in excess of $100,000.00, except contracts let in the event of an emergency contract pursuant to 70 ILCS 2605/11.5."
• Section 5. Definitions: (g) "Construction contract" means any District contract or amendment thereto, providing for a total expenditure in excess on One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) for the construction, demolition, replacement, major repair or renovation and maintenance of real property and improvement thereon or sludge hauling and any other related contract which the District deems appropriate to be subject to Appendix D consistent with the Ordinance.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise March 24, 2021
Bid Opening April 20, 2021
Award June 3, 2021
Completion June 30, 2022
Funds are available in Accounts 101-20000-623070, 623170, 623190, 623250, 623680, 623850.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 21-017-11.
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:MS:jd
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 March 4, 2021