TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Purchase of One (1) Elgin Broom Bear Sweeper from Standard Equipment Co. Inc., in the Amount of $448,690.00
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BACKGROUND:
The 2026 budget includes a line item for a new Elgin Broom Bear Sweeper. A suitable unit is available for immediate purchase from dealer stock. This sweeper is needed to replace one that went out of service last year.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Standard Equipment Co. Inc. is an approved vendor with the City of Joliet and is the sole source supplier for this type of equipment. Sourcewell pricing for the unit as specified is $448,690.00.
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. One (1) of these circumstances apply:
(f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Mayor and City Council.
Sufficient funds are available for this purchase in the Public Works Vehicle Replacement Fund (Org 30190000, Object 557500, $448,690.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based upon the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the purchase One (1) Elgin Broom Bear Sweeper from Standard Equipment Co. Inc. in the amount of $448,690.00.
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