cover
TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kurt Muth, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: April 21, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to award the Jackson St., Simms St., and 5th St. Sewer Separation and 5th Ave. Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 3, to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc., in the bid amount of $863,333.00.
PURPOSE:
To install a new storm sewer removing stormwater from the combined sewer system at Jackson Street, Simms Street, and 5th Street. To replace the existing water main in 5th Avenue which has a history of frequent breaks.
BACKGROUND:
A new storm sewer will be installed at several nearby locations to remove surface drainage flows from the combined sewer system. The location of the sewer separation and water main to be replaced can be seen in the attachment, Exhibit A - Location Map. This project will help satisfy the requirements associated with the City's Long Term Control Plan and the City's Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Combined Sewer System Overflow. There are a total of 30 water services off of the existing water main that will be replaced and switched over to the new main, most of which are currently lead service lines.
DISCUSSION:
A total of four bids were received on April 9, 2025. Attached are Exhibits B & C, the posted bid documents and the bid tabulation. H. Linden & Sons Water and Sewer, Inc.'s submitted bid can be seen in the attached Exhibit D. The lowest responsible bid received was in the amount of $863,333.00 by H. Linden & Sons Water and Sewer, Inc. The sewer separation will be funded by account 281-1856-512-73-09 (B031) for $358,169.00 which has a 2025 budget amount of $3,050,000.00, the water main improvements will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) for $325,274.00 which has a 2025 budget amount of $4,400,000.00, and $179,890.00 from account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC080) which has a total budgeted amount of $4,200,000.00.
This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Traffic will be detoured to adjacent blocks, but the increase in traffic on the adjacent neighboring blocks will be temporary and negligible. Water and sanitary service interruptions will be kept to a minimum during construction of this project. Impacts to traffic and residents will be kept to a minimum with parking restrictions as required. Water shutdowns during the project will be planned and coordinated with the residents affected.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution awarding the contract to H. Linden & Sons Water and Sewer, Inc. in the bid amount of eight hundred sixty-three thousand three hundred thirty-three dollars and zero cents ($863,333.00) be adopted.
cc: Technology & Infrastructure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
title
A Resolution to award the Jackson St., Simms St., and 5th St. Sewer Separation and 5th Ave. Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 3, to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc., in the bid amount $863,333.00.
body
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, new storm sewer is desired to remove stormwater from the combined sewer system along Jackson Street, Simms Street and a portion of 5th Street; and
WHEREAS, the water main project will replace a portion of the existing water main on 5th Avenue which has a recent history of breaks; and
WHEREAS, H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid out of four bids received on April 9, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the sewer separation will be funded by account 281-1856-512-73-09 (B031) with $358,169.00 which has a 2025 budget amount of $3,050,000.00, the water main improvements will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) with $325,274.00 which has a 2025 budget amount of $4,400,000.00, and $179,890.00 from account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC080) which has a total budgeted amount of $4,200,000.00.
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 H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc., in the bid amount $863,333.00.