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 26-023-11, Furnish and Deliver Lab Chemicals to various locations, estimated cost $82,000.00, Account 101-20000-623570
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared to furnish and deliver lab chemicals to various locations for a one-year period, beginning approximately June 1, 2026 and ending May 31, 2027.
The purpose of this contract is to furnish and deliver lab chemicals to the District’s storerooms to maintain sufficient inventory levels, which are required for the day-to-day operational needs of the District.
The estimated cost for this contract is $82,000.00.
No bid deposit is required for this contract.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not applicable to this contract because it does not fall under the provisions of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D and Appendix V will not be included in this contract because the estimate is less than the minimum threshold established by Section 4 of the Affirmative Action Ordinance.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise April 8, 2026
Bid Opening April 21, 2026
Award May 21, 2026
Completion May 31, 2027
Funds are available in Account 101-20000-623570.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 26-023-11.
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:MS:JD:dt
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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