TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for the 2026 Streetlight Assembly Painting Project - Contract A to Cosgrove Construction Inc., in the Amount of $84,300.00
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet 2026 Budget includes funding for the painting of City-owned decorative streetlights. The 2026 Streetlight Assembly Painting Project includes the painting of 85 decorative streetlights. The project was advertised on Friday, April 17, 2026.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
On Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., one (1) sealed bid was received for the 2026 Streetlight Assembly Painting Project - Contract A. The bid summary is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Cosgrove Construction Inc. $84,300.00
Engineer’s Estimate $78,250.00
The low bid by Cosgrove Construction Inc., in the amount of $84,300.00, is 7.73% above the engineer’s estimate.
Sufficient funds exist utilizing Public Works Capital Improvement Funds (Org 30090270, Object 557200, $84,300.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council award a Contract for the 2026 Streetlight Assembly Painting Project - Contract A, in the amount of $84,300.00, to Cosgrove Construction Inc.
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