TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JULY 14, 2022
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authorization for payment to reimburse registration fees for Commissioners and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago employees to attend the 2022 Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibit and Conference, in an amount not to exceed $20,070.00, Accounts 101-11000, 15000, 16000, 50000, 66000, 68000, 69000-601100
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to reimburse registration fees for nine Commissioners and twenty-two (22) Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (District) employees to attend the 2022 Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibit and Conference (WEFTEC) being held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from October 8, 2022 to October 12, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $20,070.00.
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 - will be conducted as an in-person event and will continue to offer the best water quality education and training available, as it continues to be a leading source for water quality developments, research, regulations, solutions, and cutting-edge technologies. Since 1927, District employees have participated in WEFTEC.
As WEFTEC 2022 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 Commissioners and District employees, in an amount not to exceed $20,070.00. Funds are available in Accounts 101-11000, 15000, 16000, 50000, 66000, 68000, 69000-601100.
Requested, Shellie A. Riedle, Administrative Services Officer, SR:DAL:EWP:RA:rg
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 July 14, 2022