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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irving
FROM: Mark Matkovich, Assistant Chief of Services - Aurora Fire Department
DATE: March 2nd, 2022
SUBJECT:
A resolution to remove and replace the Portland cement concrete (PCC) driveway on the North side of the fire station and other miscellaneous appurtenances all in accordance with the plans and specifications, at Aurora Fire Department Station 3 by M/M Peters Construction Inc. of Aurora, Illinois in the amount of $57,421.60.
PURPOSE:
To replace the concrete driveway on the North side, at Aurora Fire Department Station 3.
BACKGROUND:
Aurora Fire Station 3 opened on December 1st of 1972 and is now 49 years old. The concrete driveway at Aurora Fire Station 3 is original and is in bad shape. The entire apron has spalling, all the joints are missing the concrete and down to dirt
DISCUSSION:
Replacing the concrete at Aurora Fire Station 3 will ensure that a smooth surface for the vehicles to drive on and reduce repairs to vehicles due to rough concrete.
The fire department has $66,000.00 funding available in the Capital Projects Fund in account 340-3033-422.38-05. The funds were budgeted there from the approved 2022 decision package.
Aurora Public Works/Engineering created the bid specifications and any addendum regarding this project. The bid opening occurred on February 23, 2022; M/M Peters Construction Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder. M/M Peters Construction, Inc has done work for the city before without any complaints.
This project was subject to the local preference ordinance, but did not impact the decision.
Public Works/Engineering will monitor the construction to ensure project completion to specifications.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
While the concrete at Station 3 is being replaced, engine 3 and medic 3 will run out of the South side of the station.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the Finance Committee and City Council accept the bid for $57,421.60 from M/M Peters Construction, Inc. to replace the concrete at Aurora Fire Station 3.
cc: Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with M/M Peters Construction, Inc., Aurora, IL in the amount of $57,421.60 for the replacement of concrete at Aurora Fire Department Station 3 North apron.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, The North concrete driveway at Aurora Fire Department Station 3 is in bad shape and needs to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, twelve qualifying bids were received, publicly opened, and read aloud on February 23, 2022 with the tabulation of those bids attached hereto and incorporated as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, M/M Peters Construction, Inc., Aurora, IL was the lowest responsible bidder with a bid in the amount of fifty-seven thousand four hundred twenty one dollars and sixty cents ($57,421.60); and
WHEREAS, funding for this project was approved by a 2022 decision package in account the Capital Projects account 340-3033-422.38-05 in the amount of $66,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: The Director of Purchasing is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with M/M Peters Construction Inc., Aurora, IL in the amount of fifty seven thousand four hundred twenty one dollars and 60 cents ($57.421.60) for the concrete replacement at Aurora Fire Department Station 3 North Apron.