TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dustin Anderson, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for the Bicentennial Park Theatre Stage Rigging Replacement to Grand Stage Company in the Amount of $117,000.00
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BACKGROUND:
Bicentennial Park located at 201 W Jefferson Street hosts events in the theatre throughout the year, including theatrical performances, youth drama camps, concerts, festivals, and City of Joliet sponsored events. The theatre has a hanging rigging system used for the lighting for the stage performances that is no longer sufficient for the needs of the performance space and is out of date.
The Public Assets Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
The City of Joliet is seeking an award of payment for the theatre stage rigging replacement for the Bicentennial Park Theatre. Staff contacted three vendors to obtain quotes for the scope of work, one returned a proposal. Staff is recommending the purchase be approved and awarded to Grand Stage Company in the amount of $117,000.00. The 2025 Community Development, Building & Grounds budget provides funding for this painting project (Org 02015000, Obj 524200, $117,000.00).
Company Proposal Amount
Grand Stage Company $117,000.00
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. Three (3) of these circumstances apply:
(a) Purchases which may only be practicably made from a single source;
(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 Contract Services (Org 02015000, Object 524200), $117,000.00
RECOMMENDATION: Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the Bicentennial Park Theatre Stage Rigging Replacement to Grand Stage Company in the amount of $117,000.00.
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