TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: William Evans, Chief of Police
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Approval to Upgrade Furniture (Tables, Chairs and Podium) in the Joliet Police Department Community Room from Midwest Office Interiors in the Amount of $47,180.95
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BACKGROUND:
The Joliet Police Department Community Room is a multipurpose area that serves various functions. For example, the space is used to conduct department training, host community meetings, hold press conferences to name a few. With our recently upgraded Audio-Visual System upgrading the outdated furniture and podium will complete this area of the police department.
This item was reviewed at the Public Safety Committee Meeting held on June 3, 2025 and recommended to the full Council for approval.
CONCLUSION:
Midwest Office Interiors is the sole supplier for all furniture upgrades throughout the police department and various spaces in City Hall. It has been identified as the best supplier to best meet the city’s needs for improvements and upgrades.
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinance states that purchases over $25,000 may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. Two (2) 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;
Funds are available from the Federal Asset Forfeiture (Org:22160020, Object:557700, Project: FDFOR, $47,180.95)
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based upon the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council authorize the purchase of new tables, chairs and podium for the Joliet Police Department Community Room from Midwest Office Interiors in the amount of $47,180.95.
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