TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for Miscellaneous Plumbing Services at 9 Osgood Street to Omega Plumbing Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $100,000.00
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BACKGROUND:
An agreement to lease the property at 9 Osgood Street was approved at the August 5, 2025, City Council Meeting. Significant plumbing improvements are required to the facility prior to usage. Due to the nature of the specialized work, a professional services agreement is being requested to streamline both the installation and servicing of these items.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Numerous local plumbing contractors that have a relationship with the City of Joliet were contacted to supply a time and material rate sheet for their respective companies. The style of sinks that will be utilized in the maintenance facility (Bradley sinks) are only serviced and supplied by one (1) vendor in the area, Omega Plumbing Inc., which has an excellent relationship with the City of Joliet and is a local vendor.
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. 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.
Sufficient funding exists in the Fleet Services Capital Improvements Fund - Buildings (Org 30090160, Object 557300, $100,000.00) for this project in 2026.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based upon the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the award of contract to Omega Plumbing, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
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