TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
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Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Force Main Design and Cleaning Program to RJN Group Inc. in the Amount of $31,900.00
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BACKGROUND:
On February 6, 2024 the Mayor and City Council awarded the 2024 Force Main and Assessment Program to RJN Group Inc. The assessment was for the Millsdale Lift Station Force Main, Route 66 Lift Station Force Main, and the Cherry Hill Lift Station Force Main. The results of this assessment showed that the Cherry Hill Lift Station Force Main and the Millsdale Lift Station Force Main both had significant air pockets and settled debris in the pipe which results in lost capacity. It is recommended that additional air release valves be installed on both force mains and ice pigging be completed to clean the debris.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
RJN Group Inc. has provided a proposal to complete design and bidding services for the construction of the new air release valves and ice pigging services for the not-to-exceed amount of $31,900.00.
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. Two (2) 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.
Funds will be charged to the Water & Sewer Improvement Fund / Lift Stations / Professional Services (Org 50180031, Object 557200, $31,900.00, Project Code 25035).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Force Main Design and Cleaning Program, in the amount of $31,900.00, on behalf of RJN Group Inc.
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