TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for Overhead Door Repair at the 9 Osgood Street Facility to Wunderlich Doors in the Amount of $51,735.00
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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. One (1) of the 40’ stainless steel overhead doors at the facility is in need repair.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Wunderlich Doors has previously reviewed the damage and completed partial disassembly and repairs to the door. Wunderlich Doors is a local supplier that has a long-standing relationship completing repairs of a similar nature for the City.
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 of these circumstances apply:
(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 Capital Improvements Fund / Fleet Services (Org 30090160, Object 557300, $51,735.00) 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 following:
1. Award of contract for overhead door repair at 9 Osgood Street to Wunderlich Doors in the amount of $51,735.00.
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