TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2024
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 25-690-11, Beneficial Reuse of Biosolids from LASMA and CALSMA, estimated cost $29,505,000.00, Accounts 101-68000/69000-612520, Requisitions 1621438 and 1621816
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 25-690-11, Beneficial Reuse of Biosolids from LASMA and CALSMA, for a two-year period, at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is to transport semi-dry biosolids and centrifuge cake from various District sites and apply the biosolids to agricultural land. There will be two groups: Group A for LASMA and Group B for CALSMA. Separate contracts could be awarded for each group.
The estimated cost for this contract is $29,505,000.00. The estimated 2025, 2026, and 2027 expenditures are $14,170,000.00, $14,170,000.00, and $1,165,000.00, respectively.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) will not be included in this contract because the classification of work does not fall within the provisions of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D will be included in this contract. The type of work to be performed under the contract is classified as “Hauling Services” for establishing utilization goals. The individual goals for this contract are 20% Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE) and 13% Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise December 4, 2024
Bid Opening January 7, 2025
Award February 6, 2025
Completion February 28, 2027
Funds are being requested in Accounts 101-68000/69000-612520 and are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for 2025, 2026, and 2027.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 25-690-11.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations, EJS:JS:SH:JR:SSG
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 October 17, 2024
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