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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kurt Muth P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: April 8, 2019
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to award the Commonwealth Avenue Street Sewer Separation project to Superior Excavating Co., 424 San Carlos Road, Minooka, IL 60447 located in Ward 4.
PURPOSE:
To install new storm sewer removing stormwater along the two blocks of West New York Street east of Commonwealth Avenue from the combined sewer system.
BACKGROUND:
These two blocks of West New York Street east of Commonwealth Avenue were previously identified as having drainage issues with several of the curb structures that currently drain to the combined sewer system. A new storm sewer will be installed to remove these drainage flows from the combined sewer system. A location map is attached as Exhibit A to show the limits of the project.
DISCUSSION:
The project is budgeted for in 2019 within account 281-1856-512-73-09 (B031, $4,000,000.00 LTCP sewer separation). The proposed improvements have been publicly advertised and bid in conformance with City procedures. The advertisement for bid is attached as Exhibit B. Two conforming bids were received, publicly opened and read aloud on March 27, 2019. This contract is subject to the local vendor preference ordinance. However, neither of the contractors submitting bids were eligible according to the requirements listed in the ordinance. The low bidder, Superior Excavating Co., has successfully completed similar projects for the City in the past. The bid tabulation and Superior Excavating Co.'s bid are attached as exhibits C and D.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
These two blocks of West New York Street will be closed to traffic during construction, but the increase in traffic on the neighboring blocks will be negligible. The site is adjacent to the West Aurora High School so construction will be completed while school is not in session.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be adopted.
cc: Buildings, Grounds, and Infrastructure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Superior Excavating Co., in the amount of two hundred and seventy thousand, three hundred and sixty-four dollars and zero cents ($270,364.00) for the Commonwealth Avenue Street Sewer Separation project located in Ward 4.
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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, these two blocks of W. New York Street east of Commonwealth Avenue were identified as needing storm sewer; and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements have been publicly advertised and bid in conformance with City procedures; and
WHEREAS, two conforming bids were received and read aloud on March 27, 2019 with Superior Excavating Co., 424 San Carlos Road, Minooka, IL 60447 submitting the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $270,364.00; and
WHEREAS, the project is budgeted for in 2019 within account 281-1856-512-73-09 (B031, $4,000,000.00 LTCP sewer separation).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: That the Director of Purchasing is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Superior Excavating Co. in the amount of two hundred and seventy thousand, three hundred and sixty-four dollars and zero cents ($270,364.00).