Title/Name/Summary
Public Works and Recreation & Parks Vendors over $25,000 - material orders only
History
Each year, Public Works budgets for materials to accomplish tasks by in house staff across four (4 divisions: Streets, Utilities, Natural Resources and Facilities, and Vehicle & Equipment, while Recreation & Parks does the same. Most of these purchases are from vendors within the Village or surrounding Chicagoland towns. Many of these purchases are blanket purchases due to unknown quantity needs or not knowing exact product that is needed due to the repair work to be accomplished. These purchases are accomplished through Purchase Order or P-cards.
The vendors’ product pricing compared to similar competitors is the main factor in selecting the vendor. However, lowest pricing is not the only factor. Some other factors include local vendor in Orland Park, excellent customer service, speed of delivery, availability of product, and distance to obtain the item/delivery service.
Selection criteria is outlined in the following:
-Alexander Chemical - Excellent response time, reliable delivery, clean chlorine (other vendors provide contaminated chlorine, prices are reasonable based on staff experience of prior proposals for same products.
-Amazon - As a leader in product sales, material is competitive on market but also Amazon provides speedy delivery and reduced delivery rates.
-Area Landscaping Supply Inc. - Closest site to Public Works for quick procurement of materials for restoration supplies and reasonable pricing.
-Belson Outdoors - For park benches and tables, the price is reasonable based on prior proposals for same product, reliable delivery, excellent response time.
-Black Dirt, Inc. - Price is reasonable based on prior proposals for same product, reliable delivery, excellent response time.
-Captivating Signs - Pricing is lower than competitors, reliable delivery times.
-Conserv FS - Price is lowest around, local vendor, good service.
-Core & Main LP...
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