TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brigette Roehr, Program Manager
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Award of Contract for the Senior Snow Removal Program 2026-2027
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet’s Senior Snow Removal Program provides snow removal assistance to eligible senior residents to support safe access to their homes during the winter season. The 2026-2027 program is designed to serve up to 400 households and provide service for up to four qualifying snow events.
Contractors will be activated when snowfall reaches two inches, based on National Weather Service information. Services include clearing the driveway and a path to one entrance of each participating home. Contractors must complete service within 24 hours after snowfall ends. Compensation is $65 per household per qualifying snow event.
The City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Residential Senior Snow Removal Program that opened September 8, 2026, and closed on October 8, 2026. The submitted qualifications were reviewed and evaluated by staff based on the criteria established in the RFQ.
Funds will come from Org 00204000 Obj 524200 PJC Snow for a total allowance of $100,000.
CONCLUSION:
Awarding these contracts will establish the contractor coverage needed to provide snow removal services to participating households during the 2026-2027 winter season.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council award Aether Shield LLC, Arnold Landscaping, Duke's Landscape Services, Early Bird Enterprises, and Legacy Outdoor Design Group LLC the 2026-2027 Senior Snow Removal Program contracts.
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