TO: Public Safety Committee
FROM: Jeff Carey, Chief of Fire
SUBJECT:
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Relocation of Two (2) Tornado Sirens and Purchase of One (1) Tornado Siren from Braniff Communications, Inc. in the amount of $49,225.00
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet currently has two tornado sirens at Splash Station and Eliza Kelly School. These two properties will be sold in the near future; therefore, the tornado sirens must be relocated. The Joliet Fire Department and the Emergency Management Department will need to relocate these sirens. The Joliet Fire Department and the Emergency Management Department will also purchase an additional tornado siren to fill in coverage area gaps.
CONCLUSION:
The City of Joliet Fire Department has received a quote from Braniff Communications, Inc. for the removal and relocation of two tornado warning sirens. Federal Signal is a part of Braniff Communications Inc., quote. Braniff Communications Inc. is a sole-source provider. The breakdown is as follows:
Federal Signal - New siren installs: $33,865.00
Braniff Communications - Siren relocations: $15,360.00
Total Braniff Communications Quote: $49,225.00
Funds will be charged to the ESTB Grant Fund (Org 22070020, Object 557500, Project F9125, $49,225.00).
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. Two 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.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council authorize the relocation and purchase of three tornado warning sirens, in the amount of $49,225.00, to Braniff Communications, Inc.
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