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 20-689-12, Test and Repair Underground Storage Tanks at Various Locations, estimated cost $236,800.00, Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-612240/612490/623070/623270, Requisitions 1543344, 1543351 and 1543352
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Dear Sir:
On July 16, 2020, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to advertise Contract 20-689-11, Test and Repair Underground Storage Tanks at Various Locations for an estimated cost of $236,800.00. A subsequent review of the specifications, the availability of providers, and the specialized nature of the work indicated that the tailored utilization goals for this contract are not applicable.
The primary electrical work to be performed under this contract requires electrical subcontractors with specialized skills and a specific certification relating to the testing of underground tanks. Therefore, in the absence of minority- and women-owned firms with the requisite skills and required certification goals cannot be placed on this contract. Previous contracts that had goals were comprised of standard electrical work that did not require specialized skills and a specific certification to perform the work and there were available minority- and women-owned firms that could perform the work. Therefore, It is hereby recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to amend Contract 20-689-11 by removing the tailored utilization goals and advertise Contract 20-689-12.
The estimated cost for this contract is not to exceed $236,800.00. The estimated 2021, 2022 and 2023 expenditures are not to exceed $83,800.00, $77,400.00, and $75,600.00, respectively.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) was not included in this contract because the classification of work does not fall within the provisions of the MPLA.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise March 10, 2021
Bid Opening March 30, 2021
Award April 15, 2021
Completion December 31, 2023
Funds are available in Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-612240/612490/623070/623270. Funding for the subsequent years, 2022 and 2023, are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for those years.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance & Operations, EJS:JS:MAG:JR:JMC:WB:DS:DR
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 March 4, 2021
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