TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for the Utilities Department Generator Purchase Project to Metropolitan Industries in the amount of $115,310.00
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet Department of Public Utilities utilizes multiple backup generators to provide emergency power during power outages. City staff evaluated the current generator inventory and concluded that two lift stations need new units, and a portable unit is also needed to ensure operation during emergencies. A set of specifications was prepared by City staff for the purchase of the replacement units.
The Utilities Department Generator Purchase contract was advertised in the Labor Record on Thursday, January 25, 2024. The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
On Friday, March 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., 2 sealed bids were opened and read in the City Hall Conference Room 1 for the Utilities Department Generator Purchase project. The bid summary is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AS READ
Metropolitan Industries $115,310.00
Alta Construction Equipment Illinois LLC $120,000.00
Engineer’s Estimate $185,000.00
The low bid by Metropolitan Industries Inc. is 38% below the engineer’s estimate.
Funds will be charged to the Water and Sewer Improvement Fund / Projects / Lift Station Equipment (Org 50180031, Object 557500, $115,310.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council award the Utilities Department Generator Purchase contract, in the amount of $115,310.00, to Metropolitan Industries.
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