TO: Public Safety Committee
FROM: Jeff Carey, Chief of Fire
SUBJECT:
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Purchase of Nozzles for Frontline Fire Department Engines from Air One Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $84,667.00
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet owns and maintains frontline fire department engines. The current nozzles range from 15 to over 20 years old and need to be replaced. On December 16, 2024, the City Council approved the 2025 city budget, and the nozzles were included in the 2025 budget.
CONCLUSION:
The Fire Department received three (3) proposals for the nozzle replacement. The proposals are as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Elkhart Brass $156,772.00
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. $89,077.00
Air One Equipment, Inc. $84,667.00
Air One Equipment, Inc. is the lowest quote, at $84,667.00.
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases over $25,000.00 may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. Two of these circumstances apply:
(f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the mayor and city council.
(g) Purchases of professional services.
Sufficient funds exist for this project utilizing the ESTB Grant Fund (Org 22070020, Object 557500, $84,667.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council authorize the purchase of the replacement nozzles from Air One Equipment, Inc., for $84,667.00.
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