Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Board met May 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Call Meeting to Order:
President Mariyana T. Spyropoulos presiding, called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
Roll Call:
Present: 8 - Frank Avila; Martin J. Durkan; Barbara J. McGowan; Josina Morita; Debra Shore; Kari K. Steele; David J. Walsh; and Mariyana T. Spyropoulos
Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes:
A motion was made by Martin J. Durkan , seconded by Kari K. Steele, that the minutes from the last meeting be approved without having to read them into the record. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No nays
Public Comments:
George Blakemore, a concerned citizen, addressed the Board.
Recess and Convene as Committee of the Whole-
A motion was made by David Walsh, seconded by Frank Avila, that the minutes from the last meeting be approved without having to read them into the record. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No nays
Recess and Reconvene as Board of Commissioners-
At 11:25 a.m. President Mariyana T. Spyropoulos reconvened the regular board meeting to order.
Procurement Committee:
Report-
1 18-0418 Procurement and Materials Management Department - 2017 Annual Report
Published and Filed
2 18-0428 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Published and Filed
3 18-0429 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Published and Filed
Authorization-
4 18-0416 Authorization to increase cost estimate for Contract 18-708-21, Furnish, Deliver, and Install Influent Gate Actuators at the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, from $200,000.00 to $270,000.00, Account 201-50000-645650, Requisition 1481930
Approved
5 18-0421 Authorization to participate in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland (PJM) upcoming 2021/2022 Reliability Pricing Model (RPM) Base Residual Auction (BRA) for Demand Response (DR)
Approved
Authority to Advertise
6 18-0412 Authority to advertise Contract 18-040-11, Furnish and Deliver Computer Supplies to Various Locations, for a One-Year Period, estimated cost $35,400.00, Account 101-20000-623810
Approved
Issue Purchase Order-
7 18-0363 Issue purchase order to CDW Government LLC, to Furnish and Deliver Cisco Ironport Appliance Licensing and Support, in an amount not to exceed $35,769.30, Account 101-27000-612810, Requisition 1491749
Approved
8 18-0397 Issue purchase order for Contract 18-935-12 (Re-Bid), Furnishing and Delivering Sodium Hydroxide, to Olin Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $5,045,312.00, Account 101-69000-623560, Requisition 1460504 (Deferred from the April 19, 2018 Board Meeting)
Approved
9 18-0403 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with RedSky Technologies Inc., for maintenance and upgrades, in an amount not to exceed $40,032.00, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1491763
Approved
10 18-0404 Issue purchase order to The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. to Furnish and Deliver IEEE Standards Library Online Software Licensing Maintenance, in an amount not to exceed $27,840.00, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1492219
Approved
11 18-0405 Issue purchase order to SAS Institute Inc. to Furnish and Deliver Renewal of Existing SAS Software and SAS Software Extensions Licenses, in an amount not to exceed $34,239.00, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1489599
Approved
12 18-0406 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement for Contract 18-RFP-05 Application Development Consulting, with Ameex Technologies Corporation in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, Account 101-27000-612430, Requisition 1478157
Approved
13 18-0408 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement for Contract 18-RFP-02 Pre- and Post-Offer Psychological Assessments for Police Officer Candidates with Stephen A. Laser & Associates, P.C., in an amount not to exceed $58,200.00, Account 101-25000-612430, Requisition 1476559
Approved
14 18-0410 Issue purchase order to Skalar Inc., to Furnish and Deliver Two Auto-Samplers, in an amount not to exceed $27,450.00, Account 101-16000-634970, Requisition 1490268
Approved
15 18-0411 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with the Public Building Commission of Chicago to implement Energy Efficiency Projects at various locations, in an amount of $3,456,675.00, Account 401-50000-645680, Requisition 1492056
Approved
16 18-0413 Issue purchase order for Contract 18-480-11, Provide One-Year Polycom Premier Support for Existing District Polycom Videoconference Units, to GHA Technologies Inc., in an amount not to exceed $34,071.00, Account 101-27000-612840, Requisition 1488354
Approved
17 18-0420 Issue purchase order for Contract 18-102-13 (Re-Bid), Boat Maintenance, Repairs, and Parts, to Marine Services Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $34,775.56, Accounts 101-16000-612790, 623990, Requisition 1470604
Approved
18 18-0422 Issue purchase orders for Contract 18-630-11, Furnishing and Delivering Ferric Chloride to the Egan Water Reclamation Plant, to Kemira Water Solutions Inc., in an amount not to exceed $403,760.00, Account 101-67000-623560, Requisition 1485985
Approved
19 18-0423 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions Inc., to provide parts and services to upgrade the obsolete Ovation controllers, power supplies, network switches, Microsoft software, and Ovation DCS software at the Kirie, Egan, and Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plants, in a total amount not to exceed $1,845,325.00, Account 401-50000-645690, Requisition 1469612
Approved
20 18-0424 Issue purchase order for Contract 18-103-13 (Re-Bid), Maintenance, Repairs, and Parts for Boats, Outboard Motors, and Trailers, to Marine Services Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $14,075.00, Account 101-16000-612790, Requisition 1469605
Approved
21 18-0426 Issue purchase orders to Walker Process Equipment, a Division of McNish Corporation, to Provide Replacement Parts for the Secondary Tank Drives, Digester Heat Exchangers, and Primary and Secondary Tank Drives at Various Locations, in a total amount not to exceed $315,000.00, Accounts 101-66000, 67000, 68000, 69000-623270
Approved
22 18-0435 Issue purchase orders for Contract 18-608-21, Furnish and Deliver Screens, Conveyors, and Grit Classifier to Various Locations, Groups A and B to WAM North America d/b/a Enviro-Care Company, in an amount not to exceed $175,133.00, Account 201-50000-634650, Requisitions 1475484
Approved
Award Contract-
23 18-0415 Authority to award Contract 18-006-11 Furnish and Deliver Janitorial Supplies to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Group A to Cicero Mfg. & Supply Co. Inc., in an amount not to exceed $62,981.08, Group B to Synergy Systems, L.L.C. in an amount not to exceed $24,819.08, and Group C to The Standard Companies Inc., in an amount not to exceed $18,715.06, Accounts 101-20000-623110, 623170, 623660
Approved
24 18-0425 Authority to award Contract 18-028-12 (Re-Bid), Furnish and Deliver Paper Filters, Crucibles and Petri Dishes to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Groups A and C to Jade Scientific Inc. in an amount not to exceed $146,304.27, Account 101-20000-623570.
Approved
25 18-0433 Authority to award Contract 18-625-12 (Re-Bid), Diving Services at Various Locations, to Global Infrastructure LLC, in an amount not to exceed $120,397.12, Account 101-66000-612490, Requisition 1468685
Approved
26 18-0434 Authority to award Contract 18-027-12 (Re-Bid), Furnish and Deliver Glass and Plastic Labware to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Group B to Fisher Scientific Company, L.L.C., in an amount not to exceed $35,932.78, Account 101-20000-623570
Approved
Engineering Committee:
Authorization-
27 18-0380 Authority to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement and make payment to the Fox River Water Reclamation District for Anaerobic Digestion Improvements for the Albin D. Pagorski Water Reclamation Facility of the Fox River Water Reclamation District (17-IGA-03) in an amount not to exceed $2,915,922.00, Account 401-50000-612400, Requisition 1492044 (Deferred from the April 19, 2018 Board Meeting)
Approved
Maintenance & Operations Committee:
Authorization-
28 18-0432 Authorization to declare an operational emergency affecting public health and safety and award Contract 18-700-01 for Emergency Repairs to North Branch TARP Construction Shaft No. 2 in the Town of Morton Grove, IL, to IHC Construction Company, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $624,000.00, Account 201-50000-645720 Requisition 1492051
Approved
Pension, Human Resources & Civil Service Committee:
Authorization-
29 18-0439 Authority to amend employee leave benefits for non-represented employees to include paid parental leave
Approved
Real Estate Development Committee:
Authorization-
30 18-0437 Authority to issue a one (1) year permit extension to the Village of Crestwood on approximately 22 acres of District real estate located west of Cicero Avenue and south of the Cal-Sag Channel in Crestwood, Illinois; Cal-Sag Channel Parcel 11.04 to remove excess soil, rock, and spoil. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00
Approved
Stormwater Management Committee:
Authorization-
31 18-0427 Authorization for payment to Illinois Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Illinois for a utility relocation fee for Contract 14-263-3F Melvina Ditch Reservoir Improvements in the City of Burbank, in an amount not to exceed $347,405.96, Accounts 501-50000-612490
Approved
Miscellaneous and New Business:
Resolution-
32 18-0431 Resolution sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing Infrastructure Week
Adopted
Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item: 33-
A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Barbara J. McGowan, to Approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 8 - Frank Avila, Martin J. Durkan, Barbara J. McGowan, Josina Morita, Debra Shore, Kari K. Steele, David J. Walsh, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos
33 18-0444 Resolution sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing Korean Americans during Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
A motion was made by Josina Morita, seconded by David J. Walsh, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No nays
Meeting Summary:
Speakers-
Byoung Sug Kim, Yun Sil Jang and Su wan Choi from the Global Pungmul Institute; Taneka Jennings and Peter Kim from the Hana Center; Irene Sohn and Grace Song from Hanul Family Alliance; Youngju Ji and Esther Hurh from Kan-Win; Itak Seo, Woo Suh, Jin Soo Lee, Kyu Gahm, Mirae Choi and Sung Jin Kim from Korean American Association of Chicago - accepted the resolution recognizing Korean Americans during Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
The Pledge of Alligiance was sung by students Zechariah Morris and Lynnea Morris and the National Anthem by student Junho Song.
Summary of Requests:
David St. Pierre
Procurement Item #8
1. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested the original contract agreement signed with Ostera.
Procurement Item #15
1. Debra Shore requested the final agreement with Public Building Commission.
Following up on the April 5, 2018 Study Session, Frank Avila, Chairman of the Committee on Engineering, requested the white paper on the biogas risk assessment including how it relates to the Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Study Session:
A Study Session on the Committee on Affirmative Action will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., in the Board Room, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois. The purpose of the Study Session is to discuss Affirmative Action in its entirety, including appendix A, B, C, D and K.
Announcements:
None
Board Letter Submission Dates-
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2018, please prepare and submit Board items before the following absolute cutoff dates.
Date agenda items are due to the Director of Procurement and Materials Management for signature and preparation: May 4, 2018.
Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., May 9, 2018.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Martin J. Durkan, seconded by Barbara J. McGowan, that when the Board Adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. and also move that today's meeting be Adjourned. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: /s/ Jacqueline Torres, Clerk
Aye: 8 - Frank Avila, Martin J. Durkan, Barbara J. McGowan, Josina Morita, Debra Shore, Kari K. Steele, David J. Walsh, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos
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