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A Resolution Authorizing the Waiving of the Bids for and Ratifying the Purchase of Lighting for Discovery Park from Musco Lighting
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of 65 ILCS 5/8-9-1 and the provisions of Chapter 36.43 (C) of the Village Code of Ordinances, the Village of Romeoville may by a vote of 2/3 of the Trustees then holding office, waive the otherwise applicable requirements for public bidding, whether for labor, services or work, the construction of public works or improvements, or the purchase, lease or sale of personal property, materials, equipment or supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Village has heretofore approved a contract with J. Russ & Company, Inc. to provide construction services for the completion of the Phase I and Phase II Improvements to Discovery Park pursuant to Resolution 17-2297, and has likewise heretofore approved a change order to the aforesaid contract to permit the construction of certain additional amenities to Discovery Park, including but not limited to outdoor sports lighting pursuant to Resolution 17-2351; and
WHEREAS, while the provisions of Resolution 17-2351 authorized the expenditure of funds not to exceed the amount of $298,000 for the purchase of outdoor sports lighting for Discovery Park, the change order inadvertently omitted reference to the specific vendor, Musco Lighting; and
WHEREAS, the outdoor sports lighting has been delivered to the Village by Musco Lighting, installed and placed into service by J. Russ & Company, Inc. pursuant to the change order approved by Resolution 17-2351, and paid for by the Village; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Village to authorize the waiving of the bods for the purchase of the outdoor sports lighting for Discovery Park from Musco Lighting in an amount not to exceed $298,000, and to ratify all actions taken by Village staff in connection with the procurement of and payment for the outdoor sports lighting at Discovery Park.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLV...
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