Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · January 3, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
4:00 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final January 3, 2023
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final January 3, 2023
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and
Councilman Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT:
Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Anthony Anczer - Deputy Director Engineering,
Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, and Bob O'Kon - Herald News
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug,
to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2022 Public Service Meeting. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Gavin
Abstain: Councilman Morris
December 19, 2022 Public Service Minutes ID-952-20
Attachments: 121922 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the 2023 Motor Fuel Purchase to TMP-5004
Sunoco LLC in the amount of $1,559,725.00
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the Award of the 2023 Motor
Fuel Purchase, in the amount of $1,559,725.00, from Sunoco LLC.
Award of Professional Services Contract for the Phase III TMP-5015
Engineering for the Woodland Drive / Woodland Court
retaining wall and channel improvements to Willett,
Hofmann & Assoc. in the amount of $6,900.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the retaining wall repair for Professional Services, in the
amount of $6,900.00, to Willett, Hofmann & Associates Inc.
Award of Contract for the Woodland Drive / Woodland Court TMP-5016
Retaining Wall and Channel Improvements to D Construction
Inc. in the amount of $176,752.25
Greg Ruddy discussed the Award, in the amount of $176,752.25, to D
Construction Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing TMP-5018
Contract E (Contract No. 2693-1222) to PT Ferro
Construction Co. in the amount of $1,602,999.81
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Greg Ruddy discussed the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing Contract E, in the
amount of $1,602,999.81, to PT Ferro Construction Co.
Award of Contract for Ductile Iron Pipe Purchase for the TMP-5019
2023 Water Main Replacement Program in the amount of
$2,376,272.80 on behalf of Underground Pipe & Valve, Mid
American Water Inc., and Core & Main LP, based on the Unit
Prices provided in their bids
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed the Award of Ductile
Iron Pipe Purchase, in the amount of $2,376,272.80, on behalf of Underground
Pipe & Valve, Mid American Water Inc., and Core & Main LP to be paid to the
suppliers based on the unit prices provided in their bids.
Award of Contract for the Public Utilities Electrical TMP-5020
Maintenance Service - 2023 to Elliott Electric Inc. in the
amount of $294,774.40
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the 2023 Public Utilities
Maintenance Service agreement, in the amount of $294,774.40, on behalf of
Elliott Electric Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Option for the 2022 Biosolids TMP-5021
Contract to New Era Spreading Inc. in the amount of
$1,535,100.00
Allison Swisher discussed the 2023 Option of the Biosolids Contract, in the
amount of $1,535,100.00, on behalf of New Era Spreading Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Aluminum Sulfate Solution to TMP-5022
Usalco Michigan City Plant, LLC in the amount of
$732,559.70
Allison Swisher discussed the Award of Contract for the 2023 Aluminum Sulfate
Solution, in the amount of $732,559.70, on behalf of Usalco Michigan City Plant,
LLC
Award of Contract for the 2023 Manganese Sulfate Chemical TMP-5023
to Carus Corporation in the amount of $345,119.04
Allison Swisher discussed the 2023 Award for the Manganese Sulfate Chemical
Contract, in the amount of 8.056 per gallon of solution, not to exceed
$345,119.00, on behalf of Carus Corporation.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Sodium Permanganate TMP-5024
Chemical to Carus Corporation in the amount of $401,011.00
Allison Swisher discussed the 2023 Award of Sodium Permanganate Chemical
contract, in the amount of $10.346 per gallon of solution, not to exceed
$401,011.00, on behalf of Carus Corporation.
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Award of Contract for the 2023 Bulk Sodium Bisulfite TMP-5025
Chemical Purchase to Hawkins Inc. in the amount of
$76,560.00
Allison Swisher discussed the 2023 Bulk Sodium Bisulfite Chemical contract, in
the amount of $3.19 per gallon of solution, not to exceed $76,560.00, on behalf
of Hawkins Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Bulk Sodium Hypochlorite TMP-5026
Chemical Purchase to Hawkins Inc. in the amount of
$162,500.00
Allison Swisher discussed the 2023 Bulk Sodium Hypochlorite Chemical
contract, in the amount of $2.72 per gallon of solution, not to exceed $131000,
on behalf of Hawkins Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Drinking Water Blended TMP-5027
Phosphate Purchase to Hawkins Inc. in the amount of
$157,050.00
Allison Swisher discussed the 2023 Drinking Water Blended Phosphate
Chemical contract, in the amount of $9.40 per gallon of solution, not to exceed
$141,000.00, on behalf of Hawkins Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Drinking Water Sodium TMP-5028
Hypochlorite Chemical Purchase to Hawkins Inc. in the
amount of $653,250.00
Allison Swisher discussed the 2023 Drinking Water Sodium Hypochlorite
Chemical contract, in the amount of $2.62 per gallon of solution, not to exceed
$526,620.00, on behalf of Hawkins Inc.
Award of Contract for the Black Road Acres Phase I Water TMP-5029
Main Improvement Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in
the amount of $4,652,581.16
Anthony Anczer discussed the Black Road Acres Phase 1 Water Main
Improvements Project, in the amount of $4,652,581.16, to Len Cox & Sons
Excavating.
Award of Contract for the Caton Farm Road Water Main TMP-5030
Improvement Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the
amount of $2,882,475.98
Anthony Anczer discussed the Caton Farm Road Water Main Improvements
Project, in the amount of $2,882,475.98, to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
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Award of Contract for the Collins Street Water Main TMP-5031
Improvement Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the
amount of $5,989,498.45
Anthony Anczer discussed the Collins Street Water Main Improvements Project,
in the amount of $5,989,498.45, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
Award of Contract for the Garnsey Park Phase 4 Water Main TMP-5032
Improvement Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the
amount of $4,370,320.17
Anthony Anczer discussed the Garnsey Park Phase 4 Water Main
Improvements Project, in the amount of $4,370,320.17, to Austin Tyler
Construction Inc.
Award of Contract for the Highland Phase I Water Main TMP-5033
Improvement project to Austin Tyler Construction in the
amount of $2,988,218.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the Highland Phase 1 Water Main Improvements
Project, in the amount of $2,988,218.00, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
Award of Contract for the Joliet Ottawa Water Main TMP-5034
Improvement Project to Trine Construction in the amount of
$6,095,346.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the N. Joliet Street and N. Ottawa Street Water Main
Improvements Project, in the amount of $6,095,346.00, to Trine Construction.
Award of Contract for the Kerwin Terrace Water Main TMP-5035
Improvement Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the
amount of $3,684,106.41
Anthony Anczer discussed the Kerwin Terrace Water Main Improvements
Project, in the amount of $3,684,106.41, to Len Cox & Sons Excavating.
Award of Contract for the Midland Avenue East Water Main TMP-5036
Improvement Project to Benchmark Construction in the
amount of $4,848,408.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the Midland Avenue East Water Main Improvements
Project, in the amount of $4,848,408.00, to Benchmark Construction.
Award of Contract for the Plainfield Road (Black Rd - N TMP-5037
Center St) Water Main Improvement Project to Trine
Construction in the amount of $4,792,653.07
Anthony Anczer discussed the Plainfield Road (Black Road - N. Center Street)
Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $4,792,653.07, to Trine
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Construction.
Award of Contract for the St. Pat’s Phase 1A Water Main TMP-5038
Improvement Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the
amount of $3,880,229.76
Anthony Anczer discussed the St. Pat's Phase 1A Water Main Improvements
Project, in the amount of $3,880,229.76, to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
Award of Contract for the St. Pat’s Phase 1B Water Main TMP-5039
Improvement Project to Construction by Camco in the
amount of $5,204,225.28
Anthony Anczer discussed the St. Pat's Phase 1B Water Main Improvements
Project, in the amount of $5,204,225.28, to Construction by Camco Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend for approval by the full Council #TMP-5004, 5015,
5016, 5018, 5019, 5020, 5021, 5022, 5023, 5024, 5025, 5026, 5027, 5028,
5029, 5030, 5031, 5032, 5033, 5034, 5035, 5036, 5037, 5038, and 5039. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement TMP-5040
for the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program for Detailed
Design Services to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of
$1,462,100.00
Anthony Anczer discussed Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement for detailed design services for the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation
Program, in the amount of $1,462,100.00, on behalf of Baxter & Woodman Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to recommend for approval by the full Council #TMP-5040. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2022 TMP-5041
MFT Roadway Resurfacing Contract E - MFT Sect. No.
22-00553-00-RS in the amount of $1,602,999.81
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed this MFT resolutions.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
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Terry Morris, to recommend for approval by the full Council #TMP-5041. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris,
to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Morris
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 4:00 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 19, 2022 Public Service Minutes ID-952-20
Attachments: 121922 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a
question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments. The
City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the
harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the 2023 Motor Fuel Purchase to Sunoco TMP-5004
LLC in the amount of $1,559,725.00
Award of Professional Services Contract for the Phase III TMP-5015
Engineering for the Woodland Drive / Woodland Court retaining
wall and channel improvements
Award of Contract for the Woodland Drive / Woodland Court TMP-5016
Retaining Wall and Channel Improvements to D Construction Inc.
in the amount of $176,752.25
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Award of Contract for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing Contract E TMP-5018
(Contract No. 2693-1222) to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the
amount of $1,602,999.81
Award of Contract for Ductile Iron Pipe Purchase for the 2023 TMP-5019
Water Main Replacement Program in the amount of $2,376,272.80
on behalf of Underground Pipe & Valve, Mid American Water Inc.,
and Core & Main LP, based on the Unit Prices provided in their
bids
Award of Contract for the Public Utilities Electrical Maintenance TMP-5020
Service - 2023 to Elliott Electric Inc. in the amount of $294,774.40
Award of Contract for the 2023 Option for the 2022 Biosolids TMP-5021
Contract to New Era Spreading Inc. in the amount of
$1,535,100.00
Award of Contract for the 2023 Aluminum Sulfate Solution to TMP-5022
Usalco Michigan City Plant, LLC in the amount of $732,559.70
Award of Contract for the 2023 Manganese Sulfate Chemical to TMP-5023
Carus Corporation in the amount of $345,119.04
Award of Contract for the 2023 Sodium Permanganate Chemical to TMP-5024
Carus Corporation in the amount of $401,011.00
Award of Contract for the 2023 Bulk Sodium Bisulfite Chemical TMP-5025
Purchase to Hawkins Inc. in the amount of $76,560.00
Award of Contract for the 2023 Bulk Sodium Hypochlorite Chemical TMP-5026
Purchase to Hawkins Inc. in the amount of $162,500.00
Award of Contract for the 2023 Drinking Water Blended Phosphate TMP-5027
Purchase to Hawkins Inc. in the amount of $157,050.00
Award of Contract for the 2023 Drinking Water Sodium TMP-5028
Hypochlorite Chemical Purchase to Hawkins Inc. in the amount of
$653,250.00
Award of Contract for the Black Road Acres Phase I Water Main TMP-5029
Improvement Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the amount
of $4,652,581.16
Award of Contract for the Caton Farm Road Water Main TMP-5030
Improvement Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount
of $2,882,475.98
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Award of Contract for the Collins Street Water Main Improvement TMP-5031
Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$5,989,498.45
Award of Contract for the Garnsey Park Phase 4 Water Main TMP-5032
Improvement Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$4,370,320.17
Award of Contract for the Highland Phase I Water Main TMP-5033
Improvement project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$2,988,218.00
Award of Contract for the Joliet Ottawa Water Main Improvement TMP-5034
Project to Trine Construction in the amount of $6,095,346.00
Award of Contract for the Kerwin Terrace Water Main Improvement TMP-5035
Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the amount of
$3,684,106.41
Award of Contract for the Midland Avenue East Water Main TMP-5036
Improvement Project to Benchmark Construction in the amount of
$4,848,408.00
Award of Contract for the Plainfield Road (Black Rd - N Center St) TMP-5037
Water Main Improvement Project to Trine Construction in the
amount of $4,792,653.07
Award of Contract for the St. Pat’s Phase 1A Water Main TMP-5038
Improvement Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$3,880,229.76
Award of Contract for the St. Pat’s Phase 1B Water Main TMP-5039
Improvement Project to Construction by Camco in the amount of
$5,204,225.28
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the TMP-5040
2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program for Detailed Design
Services to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of
$1,462,100.00
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2022 MFT TMP-5041
Roadway Resurfacing Contract E - MFT Sect. No. 22-00553-00-RS
in the amount of $1,602,999.81
Attachments: Resolution
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is
not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments.
The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to
the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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