TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Award of Professional Services Contract for the Removal of Fuel and Fuel Tanks from 9 Osgood Street to Petroleum Technologies Equipment, Inc. in the Amount of $125,000.00
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BACKGROUND:
The lease agreement with Will County for the property at 9 Osgood Street was approved by City Council on August 5, 2025. This agreement included a provision that the "removal and disposal of any and all fuel and removal of the fuel tank(s)" on the property is the responsibility of the City of Joliet.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Petroleum Technologies Equipment, Inc. (PTE) has demonstrated expertise for this type of work and has long-standing relationship with the City. PTE successfully replaced the Underground Fuel Tanks at the Cedarwood and Cass Street Public Works facilities in 2024. These projects were completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Underground fuel tank removal is a highly specialized type of work that involves permitting and coordination with the IEPA and the State Fire Marshal. There are a limited number of companies that perform this type of work. Due to this and a deadline to complete the work in 2025, staff is recommending that work be completed by a sole-source vendor.
The cost to remove the tanks is estimated to be $125,000.00. After the tanks are removed, the State will require periodic ground water inspections at the surrounding site over the next three years. This cost is not included in this Award and will be addressed separately in future years. All costs associated with this tank removal, including potential future remediation costs, are reimbursable at 90%-95% after a $5,000.00 deductible. PTE will coordinate and manage the reimbursement process.
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 a...
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