TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dustin Anderson, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for the Purchase and Installation of the HVAC Replacement of Five Roof Top Units at Slammers Stadium to Anchor Mechanical, Inc. in the Amount of $242,041.80
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BACKGROUND:
Joliet Slammers Stadium was built in 2002 and hosts baseball games for the Slammers, University of St. Francis, IHSA State Finals, and local youth tournaments. It has also hosted special events such as New Orleans North and Glow Festival. There are five (5) roof top units that are used for climate control in the offices, clubhouses, meeting space, and the Suite level. These units are over 23 years old and began failing in the summer and are beyond their life expectancy.
This item was recommended for City Council approval by the Public Assets Committee at the November 4, 2025 meeting.
CONCLUSION:
The City of Joliet is seeking approval of the purchase and installation for five (5) roof top units at Slammers Stadium (1-25 ton, 2-20 tons, 1-17.5 ton, and 1-12.5 ton). Staff contacted three vendors to obtain quotes for the scope of work, three returned proposals. Staff is recommending the purchase be approved and awarded to Anchor Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $242,041.80. Original projected estimates were $275,000.00. The 2025 Community Development Building and Grounds repairs and maintenance budget provides funding for these replacement units (Org 02015000, Obj 524300, $242,041.80).
Company Proposal Amount
Anchor Mechanical Inc $242,041.80
Westside Mechanical Group $271,500.00
DePue Mechanical $274,610.00
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases whose estimated cost is in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. Two (2) 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.
Funds will be charged to Community Development Buildings & Grounds Repairs & Maintenance (Org 02015000, Object 524300), $242,041.80
RECOMMENDATION: Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the award of contract for the purchase and installation of HVAC replacement of five roof top units at Slammers Stadium to Anchor Mechanical Inc. in the amount of $242,041.80
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