TO: Public Assets Committee
FROM: Blaine Kline, Facilities Management Director
SUBJECT:
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Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, Purchase, and Installation of the Joliet Police Department West Substation Generator Replacement Project to Elliott Electric Inc. in the amount of $63,182.00.
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BACKGROUND:
The Joliet Police Department West Substation is located at 7196 Caton Farm Rd. in Plainfield. The station operates critical public safety operations daily. The current generator is past it’s life expectancy and no longer dependable to continue station operations in case of emergency. It is crucial to have a dependable generator to provide backup power when needed to maintain public safety operations from the substation.
CONCLUSION:
The City of Joliet is seeking approval of the purchase and installation for The Joliet Police Department West Substation Generator Replacement Project. 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 Elliott Electric Inc. in the amount of $63,182.00. Original projected estimates were $70,000.00. The 2025 Building & Grounds budget provides funding for this generator project (Org 02015000, Obj 524300, $63,182.00).
Company Proposal Amount
Elliott Electric Inc. $63,182.00
Ideal Electric $66,557.00
Indicom Electric Company $72,818.00
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases over twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be awarded without written specifications 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 Buildings & Grounds Repairs & Maintenance (Org 02015000, Object 524300), $63,182.00
RECOMMENDATION: Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the Joliet Police Department West Substation Generator Replacement Project to Elliott Electric Inc. in the amount of $63,182.00.
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