TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Amendment No. 1 for Professional Engineering Services related to the Northpoint Development Plan Review to Hutchison Engineering in the Amount of $20,000.00
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BACKGROUND:
Several bridges are proposed to be installed as a part of the Northpoint Development. These bridges include the Third Coast Parkway over IL RT 53 Bridge, the Third Coast Parkway over Jackson Creek Bridge, and the Millsdale Road over the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge. Structural engineering review services are necessary to ensure proper review of the proposed bridges.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Outside structural engineering consultant services are required to provide the necessary expertise to complete a proper review of the bridges. An amendment to the original professional services agreement for bridge review is necessary due to additional review required, meetings, and technical assistance for structural components related to the bridges.
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 applies:
(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 utilizing the Public Works Engineering and Construction Fund / Technical Services (Org 09027000, Object 523400, $20,000.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve Amendment No. 1 for Professional Engineering Services Related to the Northpoint Development Plan Review to Hutchison Engineering in the amount of $20,000.00.
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