Procurement and Materials Management
Mission
The MWRD encompasses an area of approximately 883 square miles. It is one of the largest governmental bodies in the state of Illinois, with seven treatment facilities reclaiming nearly 1.6 billion gallons of wastewater daily.
Governed by a nine-member Board of Commissioners, policies and day-to-day operations of the MWRD are implemented by the Executive Director and nine operating departments, including the Department of Procurement and Materials Management.
The mission of the Department of Procurement and Materials Management is to procure construction, materials and services required for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) operations in compliance with the Purchasing Act, as mandated by Illinois State Statute.
The Department operates four storerooms, providing services for planning, receiving, storing, and issuing material. The Department also manages the sale of surplus material.
We encourage you to register to become a vendor. This will enable you to be solicited for various MWRD work requirements as they come up.
Below you will find more information on doing business with the MWRD.
In conjunction with the State of Illinois, the Department of Procurement and Materials Management has implemented an online auction service known as iBid. This tool enables the MWRD to dispose of surplus materials and equipment in a timely manner. This includes district vehicles available for sale. Below is the link that will provide you with additional information regarding the program.
Darlene A. LoCascio
Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Darlene.LoCascio@mwrd.org
312-751-6600
Stanley E. Bachusz
Assistant Director of Procurement and Materials Management
312-751-6610
Michael Simkhin
Procurement Manager
312-751-6619
John Darcy
Stores and Inventory Manager
708-588-4271
Jeff Holdman
Materials Planning Administrator
708-588-3701