TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Purchase Order No. 2 for the 2026 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase to Traffic Control Corporation in the Amount of $29,642.00
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BACKGROUND:
On January 26, 2026, a traffic accident destroyed the traffic signal control cabinet at the intersection of IL Route 7 (Larkin Avenue) and the Sam’s Club / Walmart entrance. A new control cabinet is needed to replace the damaged equipment.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Traffic Control Corporation is the sole source supplier of traffic signal materials for the City. Traffic Control Corporation provided a quote, in the amount of $29,642.00, for the replacement of traffic signal materials requested by the City. The costs for this purchase will be included in a future insurance billing to recover the funding required to repair the damage associated with the vehicle crash.
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases whose estimated cost is in excess of twenty-five thousand ($25,000.00) may be awarded without written specifications under certain circumstances. Two (2) 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.
Sufficient funds exist utilizing the General Fund PW Electrical / Supplies - Equip Parts (Org 09028000, Object 536104, $29,642.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve Purchase Order No. 2 for the 2026 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase, in the amount of $29,642.00, on behalf of Traffic Control Corporation.
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