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Public Service Committee recommends multiple contracts and payments for water, sewer, and public works projects

JolietFeb 21, 20232 min read

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On February 21, 2023 the City of Joliet Public Service Committee met in Council Chambers. The Committee approved the Feb. 6, 2023 minutes, heard no citizens on agenda items, and voted to recommend several contract awards, change orders, and payment items to the full City Council. Staff provided an update on the Alternative Water Source Program (commission formation). The meeting adjourned following the votes.

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Mason Avenue/Salem Drive Roadway Improvement Project Salem Drive Roadway Improvement Project

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Approved minutes of the February 6, 2023 Public Service Committee meeting (TMP-5302).
Recommended award of contract to Layne Christensen Company for refurbishment of Well 30D Pump in the amount of $48,352.50 (TMP-5257).
Recommended award of contract to Seasons Landscape for the 2023 Public Works Landscape Restoration Program in the amount of $58,401.00 (TMP-5258).
Recommended award of contract to Stip Brothers Excavating, Inc. for Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 4 in the amount of $1,051,700.25 (TMP-5175).
Recommended award of professional services agreement to M.E. Simpson Co. Inc. for the Water Loss Control Program in the amount of $423,510.00 (TMP-5259).
Recommended award of contract to Homer Tree Care Inc. for the 2023 Tree Trimming Contract in the amount of $129,500.00 (TMP-5260).
Recommended award of contract to Polydyne Inc. for the 2023 Bulk Polymer purchase in the amount of $146,150.00 (TMP-5261).
Recommended annual software payment to Core & Main LP for the Sensus Automatic Meter Reading System in the amount of $80,187.00 (TMP-5262).
Recommended payment of the City's cash contribution balance to the Department of the Army for the Section 205 Feasibility Cost Share Agreement (Joliet Downtown Floodplain Levee/Floodwall) in the amount of $31,188.00 (TMP-5263).
Recommended Amendment No. 1 to Baxter & Woodman Inc. for construction engineering on Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 4 in the amount of $60,000.00 (TMP-5265).
Recommended Change Order No. 1 (credit of $7,773.67) and final payment $53,079.21 to National Power Rodding Corp. for the 2022 Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Program (TMP-5271).
Recommended Change Order No. 2 and final payment of $1,200.00 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for the Mason Avenue/Salem Drive Roadway Improvement Project (TMP-5272).
Recommended Change Order No. 1 to Great Lakes Water Resources Group for the Well 22D Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $137,945.75 (TMP-5273).
Received an update on the Alternative Water Source Program and discussed commission formation (TMP-5303).

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