Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement Between the Village of Oak Park and South West Industries, Inc. d/b/a Anderson Elevator Co. for Emergency Elevator Repairs for the Dole Learning Center Elevator in an Amount not to Exceed $24,600.00, Authorizing its Execution and Directing Staff to Prepare the Necessary Budget Amendment
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Overview
Overview
The main underground hydraulic cylinder for the Dole Learning Center elevator has failed leaving the elevator inoperable. This is considered an emergency repair to allow the elevator to be placed back in service. The agreement would allow for the repair to move forward and provide additional funds for the repair. The Lowest proposal was received from Anderson Elevator Co. Anderson is the current elevator maintenance and repair service company for all Village-owned elevators.
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Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The FY 2018 General Fund balance would need to be utilized to cover the cost of the repairs needed at the Dole Learning Center since this item was not anticipated or budgeted for. Work would be charged to account 1001-43790-712-530660, General Contractuals.
A budget amendment will be prepared for a future Budget Amendment Village Board item.
If approved, the Independent Contractor Agreement with Anderson Elevator would not exceed $24,600.00.
Background
The Dole Learning Center, located at 255 Augusta, has an elevator that is inoperable due to the main cylinder failure. On Sunday, August 26, 2018, Village Building Maintenance staff received a call that the elevator was not working. On Monday morning, August 27th staff placed a call to the Village's elevator service company, Anderson Elevator to investigate the elevator outage. Anderson Elevator dispatched the technician normally assigned to the Dole Center. An attempt was made to repair the elevat...
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