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 Area Historical Museum Rooftop Fire Suppression Pipe Replacement to AMS Industries, Inc. in the amount of $55,500.00.
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BACKGROUND:
The Joliet Area Historical Museum is located at 204 N. Ottawa St and was built in 1909. The top floor has an outdoor balcony that is used for events including the popular outdoor concerts in the summer. This area was built in 2002 and currently has outdated fire suppression piping and is need of replacement to function properly. The current pipes have over a dozen leaks that have occurred in the last few years and are patched to prevent further damage.
CONCLUSION:
The City of Joliet is seeking approval of purchase and installation for the Joliet Area Historical Museum Rooftop Fire Suppression Pipe Replacement. Staff contacted four vendors to obtain quotes for the scope of work, three returned proposals. Staff is recommending the purchase be approved and awarded to AMS Industries, Inc in the amount of $55,500.00. Original projected estimates were $60,000.00 The 2025 Building & Grounds budget provides funding for this fire suppression pipe replacement project (Org 02015000, Obj 524300, $55,500.00).
Company Proposal Amount
AMS Industries Inc. $55,500.00
Affordable Fire Protection $60,670.00
Metropolitan Fire Protection, Inc. $62,480.00
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), $55,500.00
RECOMMENDATION: Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the Joliet Area Historical Museum Rooftop Fire Suppression Pipe Replacement to AMS Industries Inc. in the amount of $55,500.00.
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