TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
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Award of a Professional Engineering Services Agreement Related to the Northpoint Development Plan Review to Hutchison Engineering in an Amount Not to Exceed $40,000.00
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BACKGROUND:
As a part of the Northpoint Development there are a number of bridges that are proposed to be installed. These bridges consist of the IL RT 53 Bridge, Jackson Creek Bridge, and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge. Structural engineering review services are needed to ensure proper review of the proposed bridges.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Structural engineering review services are needed to ensure proper review of the proposed bridges within the Northpoint Development. Outside consultant services will provide the needed expertise to complete a proper review of the bridges.
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 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 funds exist utilizing the Public Works Engineering and Construction Fund / Technical Services (Org 09027000, Object 523400, $40,000.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council award a professional engineering services agreement related to the Northpoint Development plan review to Hutchison Engineering in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00.
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