TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jeff Carey, Chief of Fire
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Payment to Locality Media, Inc., a/k/a First Due, for Web Based Fire Inspection Services in the Amount of $104,791.32
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BACKGROUND:
The Joliet Fire Department purchased a web-based Fire Inspection Program from First Due to streamline our inspection program and collect accurate data. This web-based system allows the Fire Department to access critical building data and pre-incident plans at the scene of an emergency. The First Due Fire Inspection Program was approved and purchased on June 20, 2023.
This item was reviewed at the Public Safety Committee meeting held October 6, 2026, and recommended to the full Council for approval.
CONCLUSION:
The Joliet Fire Department received an invoice from Locality Media, Inc. a/k/a First Due in the amount of $104,791.32. This invoice is the annual subscription to the program that was purchased in June 2023. The subscription period covers June 30, 2026 through June 29, 2027.
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases over $25,000.00 may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. Three 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 funds exist for this project utilizing the Contractual Services Fund (Org 07001000, Object 524200, $104,791.32).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the payment to Locality Media, Inc., a/k/a First Due, for Web Based Fire Inspection Services in the Amount of $104,791.32.
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