TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 1, 2023
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 23-904-21 Furnishing and Delivering Harmonic Filters to the Stickney WRP, estimated cost $367,450.00, Account 201-50000-645650
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 23-904-21, Furnishing and Delivering four Harmonic Filters to the Stickney WRP, at the request of the Engineering Department.
The purpose of this contract is to procure Harmonic Filters from the Eaton Corporation. These harmonic filters are required to improve the power quality at the Tunnel Access Pump Stations, Westside Primary Tanks and the Aerated Grit Facility at the Stickney WRP. The filters are specified as Eaton Corporation filters to be consistent with the local electrical equipment.
The estimated cost for this contract is not to exceed $367,450.00.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not applicable to this Contract because it is a furnish and deliver contract for equipment.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D, will not be included because there are no subcontracting opportunities.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise June 7, 2023
Bid Opening June 20, 2023
Award July 13, 2023
Completion December 31, 2023
Funds are available in Accounts 201-50000-645650.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 23-904-21.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, CAO
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Marcelino Garcia, 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 June 1, 2023