CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 26-250, Facility Fall Protection, to Garland/DBS, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $166,821
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DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities
SUBMITTED BY: Darrell Blenniss, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
The City’s maintenance staff needs access to roofs at the North Grit Building and Springbrook Water Reclamation Center (SWRC) to remove tree debris and perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs on exhaust fans and air handlers.
In order to comply with the Illinois OSHA fall protection standards for the public sector, these rooftop areas require retrofits.
According to OSHA, the employer may use a designated area when performing this type of infrequent and temporary work.
DISCUSSION:
This Cooperative Procurement is requested for a one-time purchase of fall protection systems for designated areas on two buildings at SWRC. Each system includes free-standing safety railings, warning lines, and ladder kits with self-closing safety gates. Equipment, shipping, and installation costs are included.
Staff has identified an approved cooperative contract, OMNIA Partners Cooperative Contract Roofing Supplies and Services, Waterproofing, and Related Products and Services PW1925, through Garland/DBS, Inc. for the procurement of these fall protection systems.
The anticipated completion date of this project is December 31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
CIP#: N/A
Facility Fall Protection will be charged to the Operational Service account listed below. This is an unforeseen expense that was not included in the 2026 Budget. Due to underspending related to the Lower DuPage special conditions payment, the award amount of $166,821 can be accommodated within the budget.
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Account Number |
Fund Description |
Total Budget Amount |
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41101500-531308 |
Water Utility |
$567,714 |