TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JULY 13, 2023
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian Perkovich, Executive Director
Title
Issue a purchase order to Brown Bear Corporation, to Furnish and Deliver Planetary Gearbox Replacement Parts at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount not to exceed $25,371.71, Account 101-69000-623270, Requisition 1601409
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to Brown Bear Corporation, to furnish and deliver planetary gearbox replacement parts for a paddle aerator at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. All parts will be delivered by December 31, 2023.
Brown Bear Corporation, the sole source provider of these parts, has submitted prices for the parts required. Inasmuch as Brown Bear Corporation, is the only source of the parts required, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
Brown Bear Corporation, is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not applicable because the requirement does not fall under the provisions of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D and Appendix V are not applicable because Brown Bear Corporation is the sole provider of these parts.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order to Brown Bear Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $25,371.71.
Funds are available in Account 101-69000-623270.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:MS:es
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 July 13, 2023