TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 2, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 26-915-11, Furnish, Deliver, and Change Out Media in the Hydrogen Sulfide Removal Vessels at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $1,370,000.00, Account 101-69000-612650, Requisition 1654025
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 26-915-11, Furnish, Deliver, and Change Out Media in the Hydrogen Sulfide Removal Vessels at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is to furnish, deliver, and change out the hydrogen sulfide removal media used to condition digester gas at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant.
The estimated cost for this contract is $1,370,000.00.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) will not be included in this contract due to the specialized nature of the work.
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 the specialized scope of work.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise May 13, 2026
Bid Opening June 2, 2026
Award June 18, 2026
Completion December 31, 2026
Funds are available in Account 101-69000-612650.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 26-915-11.
Requested, Pinakin V. Desai, Acting Director of Maintenance and Operations, JBS:BML:JR:MM
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 April 2, 2026
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