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City of Rockford Finance & Personnel Committee met June 13.

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. RESOLUTIONS

A. Award of Bid: Demolition Group 22 to Northern Illinois Service Co., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $60,530.00 for the demolition of 532 Indiana Avenue, 920 Kent Street, 949 South 3rd Street, and 1615 9th Avenue. The funding source is Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Strong Communities Program.

B. Award of Bid: Architectural and Mechanical for the 2022-2023 Weatherization Program to Total Plumbing and Heating, of Machesney Park, Illinois for an estimated annual contract of $929,324 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is one (1) year with one (1) possible one-year extension. The funding source is Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Office of Energy Assistance.

C. Award of Bid: Gateway Landscaping to Langton Group, of Woodstock, Illinois for an estimated annual contract value of $40,852 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is through December 31, 2022 with four (4) possible one-year annual extension options. Annual price adjustments for CPI considered at contract renewal only. The funding source is Street Division Operating Budget.

D. Award of Bid Buckbee Creek Bank Stabilization West of 7th Street to Sjostrom & Sons, Inc., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $111,270.50. The project is estimated to be completed by September 6, 2022. The funding source is CIP General Fund.

E. Award of Contract: City-Wide Heavy Duty Fleet Purchases to Lakeside International, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $2,825,300.00. The Aerial Bucket Truck is awarded to Drake Scruggs Equipment, of Springfield, Illinois in the amount of $140,111.20. The funding source is Street & Traffic Divisions and Water Fund Operating Budgets.

F. Award of Engineering Agreement: Phase II Whitman Street Rehabilitation to IMEG, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $411,011.84. The contract duration is through 2023. The funding source is 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.

G. Award of Non-Competitive Contract: Firewall Replacement and Upgrades to RKON, of Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $126,255.70. The contract duration is one (1) year with optional annual renewals. The funding source is Information Technology Fund.

H. Award of RFP: Health & Human Services Playground Project/Fairgrounds Playground Resurfacing to Woodfield Homes, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $99,870.00. The funding source is Federal Head Start Grant.

I. Rejection of Proposals/Take new Proposals for Stormwater Master Plan and Stormwater Management Ordinance Update. The department will modify the request to allow for a larger group of qualified vendors.

J. Resolution to take Proposals: Fire Protection Systems Data Program. The proposed system will require data entry on behalf of the contractor or property owner and the system will send email reminders when service is due. This program will ensure properties alarm and suppression systems are inspected properly and that the documentation is accurate.

K. Acceptance of AARP Community Challenge Grant Award in the amount of $25,000. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from June 29, 2022 to December 31, 2022. This grant focuses on improving safety for homeowners 50 and above, who are a dominant demographic in our Neighborhood Improvement Initiative (NII) focus areas.

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Vouchers in the amount of $9,033,232.47

B. Release of Liens to facilitate the sale of Winnebago County Trustee Properties located at 1126 Chestnut Street, 3013 Sewell Street, 3021 Sewell Street, 608 West Jefferson, and 1107 Elm Street.

C. Approval of Authority to hire a Grant Accountant. The starting pay is $57,034, with benefits the position is estimated at $83,486.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

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