TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
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Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square and Watermain Improvements - Section No. 21-00545-00-PV to V3 Companies in an amount not to exceed $1,332,252.00
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BACKGROUND:
In preparation for the upcoming Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass), City Square, & Watermain Improvements, Phase III Engineering Services must be established in advance to assist in review of bid documents, support utility relocations and coordinate with adjacent projects. The construction contract for these improvements will go out for bid this summer and is currently scheduled for award in June. The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Three (3) consultants were invited to submit qualifications to complete the Phase III engineering services. Two (2) submittals were received. Interviews were conducted with both consultants, and it was determined that V3 Companies was best qualified to complete the requested services. V3 Companies has submitted a proposal, including a Scope of Work and Cost Estimate of Consultant Services for the Phase III engineering.
The contract for Phase III Engineering services will be awarded utilizing time and material rates, as submitted, for a total cost not to exceed $1,332,252.00.
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinance states that purchases over $25,000.00 may be awarded without written specifications 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 are available utilizing Capital Funds (Org 30090270, Object 557200, $500,000.00) and Capital Funds (Org 30020010, Object 557200, $832,252.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is re...
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