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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Christopher E. Lirot, P.E., Road and Bridge Coordinator
DATE: May 2, 2018
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to Award the 2018 Downtown Sidewalk Projects to Geneva Construction Company
PURPOSE:
To award the Construction Contract to complete various concrete repairs to sidewalks and curbs in the Central Business District.
BACKGROUND:
Every year the city would retain contractors to make small repairs throughout the downtown area. In order to obtain better unit prices, the city has placed this proposal out for public bidding.
DISCUSSION:
Bids were opened and publicly read on April 18, 2018. The bid tabulation for the 7 responsive bids received is attached as Exhibit A. The lowest responsible bid was submitted by Geneva Construction Company of Aurora, IL in the amount of $55,895.10 which is nearly 8% less than the Engineer's Estimate.
The 2018 City Budget provides funds for this project in the following accounts:
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General Fund |
101-4430-418.38-18 |
$ 6,500.00 |
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TIF #1 |
231-4430-418.38-18 |
30,000.00 |
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Cap A |
340-4460-431.73-91 |
19,395.10 |
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Some sidewalk areas will be closed during improvements.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be adopted.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2018 Downtown Sidewalk Projects to Geneva Construction Company, P.O. Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507, IL in the amount of $55,895.10.
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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, it is necessary and desirable to make repairs to sidewalks and curbs in the Central Business District; and
WHEREAS, bids were received and publicly opened and read on April 18, 2018 with bid tabulation attached hereto and incorporated as Exhibit 'A'; and
WHEREAS, Geneva Construction Company was the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of Fifty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Five and Ten Cents ($55,895.10); and
WHEREAS, the 2018 City Budget provides funds in the following accounts, $6,500.00 in 101-4430-418.38-18, $30,000.00 in account 231-4430-418.38-18 and $19,395.10 in account 340-4460-431.73-91.
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 Geneva Construction Company for the unit prices shown within the bid as set forth in Exhibit 'A'.