TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 21, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Issue Purchase Order to Superior Industrial Equipment, L.L.C., to Provide Flowserve Mechanical Seals to the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount not to exceed $96,394.02, Account 101-68000-623270, Requisition 1657152
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to Superior Industrial Equipment, L.L.C., to provide six (6) proprietary Flowserve mechanical seals for the repair of raw sewage pumps #1 through #6 at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant. These pumps are critical for all wastewater treatment processes and stormwater management in the Calumet Service Area. All parts will be delivered before December 31, 2026.
Superior Industrial Equipment, LLC, the sole source provider for these mechanical seals, has submitted prices for the parts required. Inasmuch as Superior Industrial Equipment, LLC is the only source of supply for the parts required, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
Superior Industrial Equipment, L.L.C. 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 included because Superior Industrial Equipment, L.L.C. is the sole provider of these parts.
In view of the foregoing, it is requested that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order to Superior Industrial Equipment, L.L.C., in an amount not to exceed $96,394.02.
Funds are available in Account 101-68000-623270.
Requested, Edward J. Staudacher, Acting Director of Maintenance & Operations
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:MS:ES:ds
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 May 21, 2026