TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 5, 2021
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 21-652-11 Furnishing and Delivering various types of Manhole Covers, Frames, and associated miscellaneous parts, estimated cost $210,000.00, Account 101-66000-623300, Requisition 1554200
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 21-652-11 Furnishing and Delivering various types of Manhole Covers, Frames, and associated miscellaneous parts.
The purpose of this contract is to procure covers for TARP control structures and sewers to maintain the District’s collection system.
The estimated cost for this contract is $210,000.00. The estimated 2021, 2022 and 2023 expenditures are not to exceed $70,000.00, $70,000.00, and $70,000.00, respectively.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) will not be included in this contract because this 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 November 3, 2021
Bid Opening November 23, 2021
Award December 16, 2021
Completion December 31, 2023
Funds are available in Account 101-66000-623300. Funds for 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 21-652-11.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations, EJS:JS:MAG:JR:RD
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