TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 5, 2021
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authorization to reimburse registration fees for the District's commissioners and staff to attend the 2021 Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, WEFTEC, in the estimated amount not to exceed $45,232.00, Accounts 101, 501-11000, 15000, 16000, 20000, 25000, 40000, 50000, 66000, 67000, 68000, 69000-601100
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to reimburse registration fees for the District's commissioners and staff to attend the 2021 Water Environment Federation (WEF) conference, WEFTEC, being held in-person at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, and virtually, with some online programs, during October, in an amount not to exceed $45,232.00.
Since its formation in 1927, WEF has been holding annual meetings to provide a forum for knowledge and technology exchange within the water and wastewater fields. Today, WEFTEC - WEF’s Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference - offers the best water quality education and training available and is a leading source for water quality developments, research, regulations, solutions, and cutting-edge technologies. Since 1927, District employees have participated in WEFTEC.
As WEFTEC 2021 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 reimbursement of registration fees to District's commissioners and staff, in an amount not to exceed $45,232.00. Funds are available in Accounts 101, 501-11000, 15000, 16000, 20000, 25000, 40000, 50000, 66000, 67000, 68000, 69000-601100.
Requested, Shellie Riedle, Acting Administrative Services Officer, SR:DAL:EWP:RA:ae
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 August 5, 2021