City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Jan. 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
ALSO PRESENT: Greg Ruddy – Director of Public Works, Sean Mikos – Deputy Director of Engineering, Allison Swisher – Director of Public Utilities, Anthony Anczer – Deputy Director of Engineering
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve the January 05, 2026 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon
Public Service Minutes 01/05/2026
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No one at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for Miscellaneous Plumbing Services at 9 Osgood Street to Omega Plumbing Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $100,000.00
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director discussed the Award of Contract for Miscellaneous Plumbing Services at 9 Osgood Street to Omega Plumbing Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $100,000.00.
Award of Contract for Miscellaneous Electrical Services at 9 Osgood Street to Elliot Electric Inc., in an Amount not to Exceed $175,000.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the Award of Contract for Miscellaneous Electrical Services at 9 Osgood Street to Elliot Electric Inc., in an Amount not to Exceed $175,000.00.
Award of Contract for the 2026 Motor Fuel Purchase to Al Warren Oil Company Inc.
Greg Ruddy discussed the Award of Contract for the 2026 Motor Fuel Purchase to Al Warren Oil Company Inc.
Approval of Purchase Order No. 1 for the 2026 Traffic Signal Software Service Subscription to Traffic Control Corporation in the Amount of $45,493.00
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director of Engineering, discussed Approval of Purchase Order No. 1 for the 2026 Traffic Signal Software Service Subscription to Traffic Control Corporation in the Amount of $45,493.00.
Approval of Purchase Order No. 1 for the 2026 Traffic Signal Materials Purchases to Traffic Control Corporation in the Amount of $269,690.00
Sean Mikos discussed the Approval of Purchase Order No. 1 for the 2026 Traffic Signal Materials Purchases to Traffic Control Corporation in the Amount of $269,690.00.
Award of Contract No. 2949-0126 for the Well 5D Rehabilitation to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $219,883.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Award of Contract No. 2949-0126 for the Well 5D Rehabilitation to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $219,883.00.
Award of Contract No. 2957-0126 for the Well 29D Rehabilitation Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $221,830.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Award of Contract No. 2957-0126 for the Well 29D Rehabilitation Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $221,830.00.
Award of Contract No. 2956-0126 for the Well 24D Rehabilitation to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC in the Amount of $211,949.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Award of Contract No. 2956-0126 for the Well 24D Rehabilitation to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC in the Amount of $211,949.00.
Award of Contract No. 2950-0126 for the 2026 Sodium Permanganate Solution Purchase to Carus Corporation for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $359,382.72
Allison Swisher discussed the Award of Contract No. 2950-0126 for the 2026 Sodium Permanganate Solution Purchase to Carus Corporation for a
Not-to-Exceed Amount of $359,382.72.
Award of Contract No. 2951-0126 for the 2026 Sodium Bisulfite Purchase to Alexander Chemical for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $49,680.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Award of Contract No. 2951-0126 for the 2026 Sodium Bisulfite Purchase to Alexander Chemical for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $49,680.00.
Award of Contract No. 2952-0126 for the 2026 Bulk Polymer Purchase to Polydyne LLC in the Amount of $126,050.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Award of Contract No. 2952-0126 for the 2026 Bulk Polymer Purchase to Polydyne LLC in the Amount of $126,050.00.
Award of Contract No. 2954-0126 for the 2026 Bulk Sodium Hypochlorite Purchase to Alexander Chemical for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $60,345.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Award of Contract No. 2954-0126 for the 2026 Bulk Sodium Hypochlorite Purchase to Alexander Chemical for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $60,345.00.
Award of Contract No. 2955-0126 for the 2026 Blended Phosphate Purchase to Carus Corporation for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $97,440.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Award of Contract No. 2955-0126 for the 2026 Blended Phosphate Purchase to Carus Corporation for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $97,440.00.
Award of Contract No. 2958-0126 for the 2026 Manganese Sulfate Chemical Purchase on behalf of Carus Corporation for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $236,933.76
Allison Swisher discussed the Award of Contract No. 2958-0126 for the 2026 Manganese Sulfate Chemical Purchase on behalf of Carus Corporation for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $236,933.76.
Award of Contract No. 2953-0126 for the 2026-2028 Utilities Generator Maintenance to Interstate Power Systems Inc. in the Amount of $220,565.21
Allison Swisher discussed the Award of Contract No. 2953-0126 for the
2026-2028 Utilities Generator Maintenance to Interstate Power Systems Inc. in the Amount of $220,565.21.
Award of Professional Services Agreement for Pre-Treatment Program Assistance to Baxter & Woodman Inc. for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $120,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Award of Professional Services Agreement for Pre-Treatment Program Assistance to Baxter & Woodman Inc. for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $120,000.00.
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 Force Main Ice Pigging Program to American Pipeline Solutions in the Amount of $71,337.00
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director of Engineering, discussed the Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 Force Main Ice Pigging Program to American Pipeline Solutions in the Amount of $71,337.00.
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
Anthony Anczer discussed the 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.
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 Utilities Department Plumbing Maintenance Services to Poehner, Dillman, and Mahalik (PDM) for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $353,600.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 Utilities Department Plumbing Maintenance Services to Poehner, Dillman, and Mahalik (PDM) for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $353,600.00.
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Water Source Transfer Assistance to Engineering Enterprises Inc. for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $487,500.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Water Source Transfer Assistance to Engineering Enterprises Inc. for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $487,500.00.
Approval of Purchase of Water Metering Equipment for the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Meter Replacement Program from Core & Main LP for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $523,965.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the Approval of Purchase of Water Metering
Equipment for the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Meter Replacement Program from Core & Main LP for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $523,965.00.
Award of Contract for the Southeast Joliet Water Meter Replacement Program to Calumet City Plumbing Co., Inc. in the Amount of $1,027,250.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Contract for the Southeast Joliet Water Meter Replacement Program to Calumet City Plumbing Co., Inc. in the Amount of $1,027,250.00.
Award of Contract for the Cunningham Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the Amount of $4,256,274.71
Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Contract for the Cunningham Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the Amount of $4,256,274.71.
Award of Contract for the Emerald Lawns Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the Amount of $4,817,000.45
Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Contract for the Emerald Lawns Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the Amount of $4,817,000.45.
Award of Contract for the Forest Park Phase 4 Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $3,475,515.69
Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Contract for the Forest Park Phase 4 Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $3,475,515.69.
Award of Contract for the Fourth & Eastern Water Main Improvements Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $3,601,647.55
Anthony Anczer discussed Award of Contract for the Fourth & Eastern Water Main Improvements Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $3,601,647.55.
Award of Contract for the Heggie Park Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc. in the Amount of $5,529,188.04
Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Contract for the Heggie Park Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc. in the Amount of $5,529,188.04.
Award of Contract for the Oneida Water Main Improvements Project to D Construction Inc. in the Amount of $2,527,299.93
Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Contract for the Oneida Water Main Improvements Project to D Construction Inc. in the Amount of $2,527,299.93.
Award of Contract for the Twin Oaks Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the Amount of $2,069,538.60
Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Contract for the Twin Oaks Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the Amount of $2,069,538.60.
Award of Contract for the Virginia Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $4,690,909.41
Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Contract for the Virginia Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $4,690,909.41.
Award of Contract for the Washington Street Water Main Improvements Project to Steve Spiess Construction Inc. in the Amount of $5,127,743.16
Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Contract for the Washington Street Water Main Improvements Project to Steve Spiess Construction Inc. in the Amount of $5,127,743.16.
Award of Contract for the York Avenue Water Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc. in the Amount of $1,005,084.16
Anthony Anczer discussed the Award of Contract for the York Avenue Water Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc. in the Amount of $1,005,084.16.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 36-26 through 56-26, and 62-26 through 72-26 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Highland Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Airy’s Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($191,793.40) and Pay Estimate No. 4 and Final in the Amount of $1,388,541.22
Anthony Anczer discussed the Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Highland Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Airy’s Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($191,793.40) and Pay Estimate No. 4 and Final in the Amount of $1,388,541.22.
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Krings Acres Phase 2B Water Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($286,699.37) and Pay Estimate No. 5 and Final in the Amount of $448,831.01
Anthony Anczer discussed the Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Krings Acres Phase 2B Water Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($286,699.37) and Pay Estimate No. 5 and Final in the Amount of $448,831.01.
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the North Downtown Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of D Construction Inc. for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates
Anthony Anczer discussed the Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the North Downtown Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of D Construction Inc. for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend 57-26, 58-26, and 59-26 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental
Agreement Between the County of Will and the City of Joliet for Plumbing Requirements and Inspections Associated with the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Water Meter Replacement Program
Allison Swisher discussed the Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of Will and the City of Joliet for Plumbing Requirements and Inspections Associated with the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Water Meter Replacement Program.
Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet, the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District and the County of Will
Allison Swisher discussed the Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet, the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District and the County of Will.
Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Consulting Services Agreement with Governmental Solutions, Inc. for State Advocacy Services
Allison Swisher discussed the Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Consulting Services Agreement with Governmental Solutions, Inc. for State Advocacy Services.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend 83-26, 84-26, and 85-26 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
No one at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman Reardon
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