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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kurt Muth, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: June 21, 2021
SUBJECT:
A resolution to award the San Souci Water Main Improvements project located in Ward 5 to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., 1785 W. Armitage Court, Addison, IL 60101 in the bid amount of one million, six hundred thirty thousand, two hundred sixty-two dollars and eighty cents ($1,630,262.80).
PURPOSE:
To replace the 8" water main along Coach & Surrey Lane, Lake View Drive, Lake View Court, Surrey Court, Wyckwood Court, North Queensbury Court and Middle Queensbury Court.
BACKGROUND:
The location of these water mains to be replaced can be seen in the attached Exhibit A - Location Map. All of these sections of water main have numerous breaks in the past several years. Closures of residential driveways will be kept to a minimum during construction.
DISCUSSION:
Seven total bids were received, opened, and read aloud on June 9, 2021 for a base bid and alternate bid. However, one bid was non-compliant and was omitted from the bid tab. The bid tabulation can be seen in the attached Exhibit B. The lowest responsible bid for the Base Bid in the amount of $1,630,262.80 was submitted by Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. The water main improvements ($1,630,262.80) will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) which has a 2021 budget amount of $5,343,444.00. Also included as Exhibits C, D, E & F are the Advertisement for Bid, Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. Submitted Bid, Addendum No. 1 and Addendum No. 2.
This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There will be lane closures on Coach & Surrey Lane, Lake View Drive, Lake View Court, Surrey Court, Wyckwood Court, North Queensbury Court, Middle Queensbury Court, Ashby Street and Maplewood Lane during the duration of the project. Water shutdowns during the project will be planned and coordinated with the local businesses and residences to minimize impact. Impacts to traffic and local residents will be kept to a minimum.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution awarding the contract to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., in the amount of one million, six hundred thirty thousand, two hundred sixty-two dollars and eighty cents ($1,630,262.80) be adopted.
cc: Technology & Infrastructure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to Award the contract for the San Souci Water Main Improvements project located in Ward 5 to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., 1785 W. Armitage Court, Addison, IL 60101 in the amount of one million, six hundred thirty thousand, two hundred sixty-two dollars and eighty cents ($1,630,262.80).
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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 water main replacement will address water main along Coach & Surrey Lane, Lake View Drive, Lake View Court, Surrey Court, Wyckwood Court, North Queensbury Court and Middle Queensbury Court which have a recent history of breaks;
WHEREAS, Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., submitted the lowest responsible bid out of 7 bids received, opened and read aloud on June 9, 2021;
WHEREAS, the water main improvements ($1,630,262.80) have been funded in the 2021 budget within account 510-4058-511.73-02 ($5,343,444.00, IC076);
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 Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., 1785 W. Armitage Court, Addison, IL 60101 in the amount of one million, six hundred thirty thousand, two hundred sixty-two dollars and eighty cents ($1,630,262.80).