TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement for Safety Consulting Services to Sheffield Safety & Loss Control LLC in the Amount of $485,675.00
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BACKGROUND:
In 2019, a safety program was initiated in the Department of Public Utilities which included on-site safety consulting services, preparation of a safety manual, development of personal protective equipment programs, formation of a safety committee, and employee training. Sheffield Safety & Loss Control LLC was selected using a qualifications-based selection process to implement the annual safety program. At this time, it is recommended the program be expanded to include all City departments with the exception of the police and fire departments which already have established safety programs. The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Sheffield Safety & Loss Control LLC has provided a proposal to provide safety consulting services for 2025. The City has been satisfied with the services provided by Sheffield Safety & Loss Control LLC and improved safety has been achieved in the Department of Public Utilities through implementation of a PPE program and employee training. The Professional Services Agreement for the program, for an amount not to exceed $485,675.00, represents the cost of conducting workplace hazard assessments, preparing a safety manual, providing on-site safety consulting services, developing a personal protective equipment program, developing and conducting a training program, preparing confined space and lock-out tag out programs for the public utilities department, and leading department safety committee meetings.
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 circum...
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