Title/Name/Summary
USIC Street Light Locates - Contract Award
History
Whenever digging or excavation takes place on a property, residents or contractors contact J.U.L.I.E. to have underground utilities located. Up until spring of 2022, Streets division personnel were responsible for locating all Village-owned street light cables. In April 2022, the Village contracted with US Infrastructure Company (USIC) to locate these Village-owned street light cables in lieu of Village staff.
This contract provides the Village with 24/7 support; financial savings in no longer needing a dedicated vehicle for the locator; material savings such as flags, spray paint, and locating equipment; but also eliminates the liability for mismarked utilities from the Village. Safety of the employees was also prioritized. During the solicitation phase of contracting this service, it became clear that only USIC was able to provide a reasonable cost for this service due to the fact USIC is currently the locate service that marks natural gas, electric, and telecommunications for other public utilities. They are already onsite and just added one (1) additional utility to mark resulting in competitive pricing.
The FY 2025 not-to-exceed amount is higher than in past years due to anticipating additional JULIE markings for high-speed internet services coming into the Village of Orland Park over the next couple years.
The original three (3) year contract has expired, and the Village seeks to enter into a new contract with USIC to continue locating street light cables. Wages and fuel costs have increased over the past three (3) years, and the attached pricing was offered following negotiations.
Financial Impact
Funding is available in 1008020-461250 for this service.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the waiver of the competitive bid process in favor of a sole source agreement and approve and authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement between the Village ...
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