TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dustin Anderson, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Payment for the City Hall Exterior Painting Project to Cosgrove Construction Inc. in the Amount of $61,375.00
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BACKGROUND:
City Hall, built in 1967, is located at 150 W. Jefferson St. and is a combination of brick and concrete exterior. The concrete exterior of the building hasn’t been painted since 2015. As part of regular maintenance, it is recommended to paint the concrete exterior every ten years. The exterior will be power washed and painted with two coats of paint, along with all window frames, light poles, and the transformer box. All colors will remain the same.
The Public Assets Committee will review this item.
CONCLUSION:
The City of Joliet is seeking approval of purchase and installation for City Hall Exterior Painting 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 Cosgrove Construction Inc. in the amount of $61,375.00. Original projected estimates were $65,000.00. The 2025 Building & Grounds budget provides funding for this painting project (Org 02015000, Obj 524300, $61,375.00).
Company Proposal Amount
Cosgrove Construction Inc. $61,375.00
M3 Builds $66,500.00
Hoss Decorating $67,000.00
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 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 Buildings & Grounds Repairs & Maintenance (Org 02015000, Object 524300), $61,375.00.
RECOMMENDATION: Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the City Hall Exterior Painting Project to Cosgrove Construction Inc. in the amount of $61,375.00.
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