TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Records Department Glass Window Upgrade at the Joliet Police Station to Clear-Armor in the Amount of $72,922.50
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BACKGROUND:
The Police Station Records Department has several service windows open to the public that need upgrading to be brought up to current safety standards.
This item was reviewed at the Public Safety Committee Meeting held on December 3, 2024, and recommended to the full Council for approval.
CONCLUSION:
Upgrading the records department glass on the service windows will allow for proper safety measures to be in place for the staff when dealing with the public.
Three proposals were sought for this project, two proposals were returned, and pricing is as follows.
Vendor Total Price
Clear-Armor $ 72,922.50
Valley Security Company $ 116,250.00
There are currently funds available from (Org Code: 30060020, Object Code: 557500)
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:
(f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Mayor and City Council.
g) Purchases of professional services.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council Authorize the Professional Services Agreement for the Records Department Glass Window Upgrade at the Joliet Police Station to Clear-Armor in the Amount of $72,922.50.
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