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A Resolution Waiving the Bidding Process and Accepting the Proposal from Metropolitan Industries for a new Carillon Lift Station Pump
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Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of 65 ILCS 5/8-9-1 and the provisions of the Village Ordinance No. 2793-00, the Village of Romeoville may vote by 2/3 of its Trustees then holding office to waive the requirements for public bidding on Village public work, or improvement projects; and,
Whereas, the expenditures for new Carillon Lift Station pump was not budgeted for Fiscal Year 2024/2025; and,
Whereas, a proposal of $83,832.00 has been received from Metropolitan Industries for the replacement of the Carillon Lift Station pump; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Incorporation of Recitals: The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into this Resolution as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2: Waiver of Public Bid Requirements: Pursuant to the provisions of 65 ILCS 5/8-9-1 and the provisions of the Village Ordinance No. 2793-00 the Village hereby waives the public bidding requirements otherwise applicable for the new Carillon Lift Station pump. Carillon Lift Station Pump # 2 failed and was pulled for inspection in early September. As part of its evaluation, it was determined that this 150 HP pump has been in service for 23 years, originally installed in 2001. Throughout the pumps service life, it has been repaired/rebuilt several times and now due to its age and years of service, staff is recommending replacing this pump with a new 150 HP Hydromatic Pump.
Section 3: Repealer: All other Ordinances or parts of ordinances of the Village of Romeoville that are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby expressly repealed.
Section 4: Severability: In the event any word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, provision, or section of this Resolution or any portion thereof shall be held to be unconstitutional, unenforceable, or void, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any remaining words, phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, or sections thereof.
Section 5: Effective Date: The resolution shall take effect after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form, as provided by law.