TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Purchase for One (1) Specialized Dive Team Van from Herr Display Vans in the Amount of $208,075.00
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BACKGROUND:
The purchase of a new Dive Team van for the Fire Department was included as part of the approved 2025 budget. This is a specialized vehicle that is used for emergency water related callouts. The existing vehicle that is utilized for this purpose has exceeded its usable life and is in need of replacement.
The required vehicle has been difficult to locate due to detailed specifications. A unit has been located that can be upfit to meet Fire Department needs. The vendor who can provide the vehicle has provided excellent service to the City in the past, provides preferred government pricing, and can complete the vehicle build within the timeline requested.
The Public Safety and Public Service Committees will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Herr Display Vans has recently completed two (2) units of a similar nature that the Fire Department dive team was able to examine and suggest modifications to during the design phase to meet Fire Department needs and stay within budget, while also offering preferred government pricing structure.
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. One of these circumstances applies:
(f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Mayor and City Council
Sufficient funds are available for this purchase request in the 2025 Fire Department Capital Improvements Fund (Org Code 30070020, Object Code 557500).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based upon the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the purchase of this one (1) Specialized Dive Team Van, in the amount of $208,07...
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