HomeMy WebLinkAbout044-R-21 Waiving the Standard Purchasing Process for Improvements at Evanston Fire Station No. 4 to Expedite the Construction Process04/05/2021
44-R-21
A RESOLUTION
A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Waive the Standard
Purchasing Process for Improvements at Evanston Fire Station No. 4
to Expedite the Construction Process
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston and the Evanston Fire Department
support the inclusive hiring of staff regardless of gender or gender orientation; and
WHEREAS, the Evanston Fire Department supports all existing staff
regardless of gender or gender orientation; and
WHEREAS, Evanston Fire Department staff work and live together in
close quarters for 24 hour shifts; and
WHEREAS, the Evanston Fire Department promotes providing basic
privacy in fire station living quarters; and
WHEREAS, Fire Station No. 4 requires remodeling of the bunk room and
restroom in order to provide semi -private sleeping quarters and a gender -neutral
restroom; and
WHEREAS, Fire Station No. 4 currently requires carpentry and HVAC
work in the living quarters to complete repairs following the remediation of water
damage and mold, and to prevent future water damage; and
WHEREAS, Fire Station No. 4 is an essential facility and it is desirable to
minimize downtime due to construction; and
WHEREAS, remodeling work is considered non -emergency and requires
City Council approval to waive the requirements of the purchasing process; and
WHEREAS, a standard purchasing process would cause Station No. 4 to
be out of service an additional two or more months; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interest to minimize the time that Station
No. 4 is out of service.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COUNTY OF COOK,, STATE OF ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Evanston authorizes the City
Manager to waive the standard purchasing process for the construction of
improvements related to privacy and gender -related enhancements at Fire Station No. 4
and will allow a competitive procurement process utilizing the solicitation of quotes from
a minimum of four businesses.
SECTION 2: Resolution 44-R-21 shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
jFda .-'do Gomez
Eduardo Gomez, Deputy City Clerk
Adopted: Aoril 12 , 2021
Stephen H. Hagerty, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Nicholas E. Cummings, Corporation Counsel