R-70-24 Resolution Authorizing Street Light Project at Canal Street and Lemont StreetVILLAGE OF 9�V- *
11EMONT 418 Main Street I Lemont, IL 60439
TO: Village Board Meeting
FROM: Ted Friedley, Public Works
THROUGH:
SUBJECT: A Resolution Authorizing Street Light Project at Canal Street and Lemont
Street
DATE: September 9, 2024
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
Village staff met with representatives from Marbella and Rag's Electric to discuss the street
lighting at canal Street & Lemont Street. It has been determined that a new street light
controller is necessary due to the age of the equipment and other work needed as outlined in
the proposal to re -install the streetlights that were removed by Rag's Electric before Marbella
construction started. The price listed in the proposal is $46,000.00.
ANALYSIS
This project was not identified in the 5-year Capital Improvement Program or included in the
FY25 Budget
Consistency with Village Policy
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Pass Resolution Authorizing Street Light Project at Canal Street and Lemont Street
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Pass Resolution Authorizing Street Light Project at Canal Street and Lemont Street
ATTACHMENTS
A Resolution Authorizing Street Light Project at Canal Street and Lemont Street.pdf
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
RESOLUTION
NUMBER R-'70-24
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STREET LIGHT PROJECT AT CANAL STREET
AND LEMONT STREET
JOHN EGOFSKE, Village President
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Clerk
JANELLE KITTRIDGE
DA VE MAHER
KEN MCCLAFFERTY
KEVIN SHAUGHNESSY
RICK SNIEGOWSKI
RON STAPLETON
Trustees
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Village President and Board of Trustees ot'the Village of Lemont onL:-V2024
RESOLUTION NO. R- 10 -24
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STREET LIGHT PROJECT AT CANAL STREET
AND LEMONT STREET '
WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the Village of Lemont ("Village") to install a
new street light controller and re -install the streetlights at Canal Street and Lemont Street that
were temporarily removed before the construction started at Marbella; and
WHEREAS, the Village has used Rag's Electric, 6805 Hobson Valley Dr., Unit 105,
Woodridge IL 60517 to remove the streetlights and has performed similar work in the past; and
WHEREAS, the relationship between the Village and Rag's Electric is satisfactory; and
WHEREAS, Section 5/8-9-1 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/8-9-1) allows the
Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont ("Village Board"), upon a vote of two-thirds of the
trustees then holding office, to waive the requirements for competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS, the President and Village Board have determined that it is advisable,
necessary, and in the best interests of the Village to waive the formal necessities of competitive
bidding and authorize the Street Light Project at Canal Street and Lemont Street from Rag's
Electric a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, at a price not to exceed $46,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1:
The Foregoing findings and recitals are hereby adopted as section One of this Resolution
and are incorporated by reference as if set forth verbatim herein.
SECTION 2:
Waiver of Public Bid Requirements and Authority to Purchase. The Village Board hereby
waives the competitive bidding requirements otherwise applicable for Street Light Project at
Canal Street and Lemont Street per the proposal from Rag's Electric at a price not to exceed
$46,000.00, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 3:
The Village President, Village Administrator, or his Designee are authorized to execute
any documents and take any other steps necessary for the Street Light Project at Canal Street and
Lemont Street by Rag's Electric at a price not to exceed $46,000.00, and to otherwise carry out
this Resolution.
SECTION 4:
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as
provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF LEMO T, CQUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS,
ON THIS DAY OF *C>trTft b,6K_ 2024.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES: NAYES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Janelle Kittridge
Dave Maher 1/
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski 1/
Ron Stapleton
ATTEST:
JOHN EGOFSKE
President
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN
Village Clerk
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Exhibit A
Rag's Electric Proposal
6805 Hobson Valley Dr., Unit #105
rac Woodridge, IL 60517
1-630-739-RAGS
— _ — — —_ _ _ Fax:1-630-739-7424
COMMERCIAL* INDUSTRIAL- RESIDENTIAL
August 8, 2024
Village of Lemont
16680 New Ave.
Lemont, IL. 60439
Attn: Randy Earnest
Re: Canal and Lemont Street Lights
We are pleased to provide to you an Electrical proposal for the above mentioned project
based off of job site walk on Apri11 2024.Our proposal is as follows:
Scope of Work:
■ Furnish and install new street light controller
■ Furnish and install 3/0 cable from Corn Ed transformer to new Controller
■ Furnish and install (2) new quazite boxes
■ Furnish and install new wiring from controller to (10) poles including circuits for
holiday outlets and camera outlets
■ Retro fit the bases for existing poles to fit on new concrete bases
■ Install (10) customer supplied poles
■ Demo overhead temp street light feed on Canal
Total Base Bid Price: $46,000.00
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. Rags Electric looks forward to continue
working on this project with you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Rob Forgue
Estimator