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A Resolution to Waive the Bidding Process and Accept the Proposal from Metropolitan Industries for a New 25 HP Sewage 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 a new 25 HP Sewage Lift Station pump will be expensed from account number 60.08.24.266; and,
Whereas, a proposal of $26,391.00 has been received from Metropolitan Industries; 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 a new 25 HP Swage Lift Station pump. Both the Wespark and Windham Lakes Lift Stations have similar pumping and design parameters which gives staff the ability to utilize the same horsepower pump at each location. After two pump failures in 2024, the team was able to rebuild two previously used backup pumps from stock to keep both stations in full operation. This new pump would be installed at the Wespark Lift Station while one of the previously rebuilt pumps would remain on hand for emergency situations at either lift station
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or parts of ordinances of the Village of Romeoville that are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby expressly repealed.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, provisi...
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