TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Award of Professional Services Agreement for a Weil McLain Boiler for Joliet Union Station to Anchor Mechanical Inc. in the Amount of $62,769.10
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BACKGROUND:
Joliet Union Station has two boilers for providing building heat. One of the two boilers has been decommissioned and since removed for nearly three years. The system is set to cycle boilers while in use, and with only one boiler the stress put on the system will result in a shorter lifespan of the existing boiler. This heating system is critical for the numerous events held in the ballroom at Union Station.
The Public Assets Committee reviewed this item on October 21, 2024, and it was recommended to Council for approval.
CONCLUSION:
The City of Joliet is seeking approval of purchase for a Weil McLain Boiler to replace the decommissioned unit. 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 $62,769.10. Original projected estimates were $65,000.00. The 2024 General Fund Building & Grounds Budget provides funding for this replacement unit (Org 01015000, Obj 524300, $62,769.10).
Company Proposal Amount
Anchor Mechanical Inc. $62,769.10
Omega Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling $71,112.00
Sendra Service Corp. $73,415.00
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 Buildings & Grounds Repairs & Maintenance (Org 01015000, Object 524300, $62,769.10).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve a Professional Services Agreement for a Weil McLain Boiler for Joliet Union Station in the amount of $62,769.10 to Anchor Mechanical Inc.