TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Acting Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 26-625-11, Diving Services at Various Locations, estimated cost $190,000.00, Account 101-66000-612490, Requisition 1639876
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 26-625-11, Diving Services at Various Locations, at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is for divers to inspect and repair underwater structures at various District facilities for a two-year period.
The estimated cost for this contract is not to exceed $190,000.00. The estimated 2026 and 2027 expenditures are $95,000.00 and $95,000.00, 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 and Appendix V will not be included in this contract because there are insufficient numbers of certified MBEs, WBEs, and VBEs available to perform this specialized scope of work.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise October 29, 2025
Bid Opening November 18, 2025
Award December 18, 2025
Completion December 31, 2027
Funds for 2026 are being requested in Account 101-66000-612490. Funds for the subsequent year are contingent upon the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for that year.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 26-625-11.
Requested, Pinakin V. Desai, Acting Director of Maintenance and Operations, JS:MM:JR:RD
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Precious Brady-Davis, Chairperson Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for September 4, 2025
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