TO: Public Safety Committee
FROM: Jeff Carey, Chief of Fire
SUBJECT:
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Purchase and Installation of 24 Windows for Fire Station 1 Administration Office from Heintz Construction in the Amount of $96,790.00
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet owns and maintains nine (9) Fire Stations. Fire Department Station No. 1 administration office is in need of new windows. The window replacement project includes the removal of existing windows and installation of new storefront windows on the first floor, second floor, and attic. On December 16, 2025, the City budget was approved by the City Council.
The window replacement project will be for 24 storefront windows furnished and installed, removing old windows, and all scaffolding equipment.
CONCLUSION:
Three (3) quotes were received for the Station 1 Window replacement project. The quotes are as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Wunderlich Doors, Inc. $121,775.00
Dutchman Contracting Corporation $116,000.00
Heintz Construction $96,790.00
Heintz Construction submitted the lowest quote in the amount of $96,790.00.
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:
(f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Mayor and City Council;
(g) Purchases of professional services.
Sufficient funds exist for this project utilizing the Capital Fund (Org 30070020, Object 557350, $96,790.00)
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended the Mayor and City Council authorize the purchase of the window replacement project at Fire Station 1 administration office from Heintz Construction in the amount of $96,790.00.
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