TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 Utilities Department Electrical Maintenance Contract to Elliott Electric Inc. for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $295,360.00
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet Public Utilities Department routinely requires the services of a licensed electrical contractor to perform specialized services for critical City facilities which include but are not limited to multiple SCADA systems, instrumentation, and controls that supply water and / or treat wastewater.
Electrical maintenance support is performed on a continual basis throughout the year. Due to the routine nature of this work, it is necessary to use the same contractor on a consistent basis. Elliott Electric Inc. has performed this electrical service work for the City of Joliet for the past 27 years.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
City staff have been satisfied with the timeliness and quality of Elliot Electric Inc.'s work. The services under this Contract require detailed knowledge of the City's facilities, including high voltage power supplies and low voltage data control systems (SCADA), which Elliot Electric Inc. has gained over the past 27 years. Therefore, staff recommends entering into a Professional Services Agreement with Elliott Electric Inc. for 2026.
The Professional Services Agreement outlines the scope of required services and establishes a price agreement for these electrical services in a time and material format. This method of handling small, simple, and common construction projects is fiscally responsible and allows for more efficient completion of construction jobs. The work covered under this Agreement includes emergency work and routine maintenance, which could not effectively be competitively bid on annual basis.
The average hourly rate for 2026 is $142.00 which is an 5% increase from the 2025 rate an...
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