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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kurt Muth, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: June 10, 2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to award the Broadway Avenue Sewer Separation project located in Ward 2 to Berger Contractors Inc. in the bid amount of $1,094,089.25.
PURPOSE:
To install new storm sewers removing stormwater from the combined sewer system on Broadway Avenue (IL Rte 25) between Spring Street and E. Downer Place ahead of the streetscape project anticipated in early 2025. Storm sewer will also be extended on E. New York Street to pick up the stormwater structures at the LaSalle intersection.
BACKGROUND:
New storm sewers will be installed to remove surface drainage flows from the combined sewer system. A location map is attached as Exhibit A to show the limits of the project. 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. Minor water main and sanitary sewer repairs and modifications will also occur in the corridor.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed improvements have been publicly advertised and bid in conformance with City procedures. The advertisement for bid is attached as Exhibit B. Seven conforming bids were received, publicly opened and read aloud on May 29, 2024. The bid tabulation and Berger Contractors Inc’s bid are attached as Exhibits C and E. A copy of the bid documents is also attached as Exhibit D.
This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted.
Portions of the project are accounted for within three 2024 budgets. $150,000 within account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC072, $5,000,000.00 Water Main Replacement), $45,000 within account 510-4063-511-73-14 (IB018, $2,500,000.00 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation), and the remaining $899,089.25 within account 281-1856-512-73-09 (B031, $3,550,000.00 LTCP Improvements - Sewer Separation).
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Traffic will be narrowed to one lane on Broadway Avenue for portions of the project. Detours to adjacent blocks may occur for work done on E. New York Street and Spring Street. Night or weekend work may occasionally occur when installing pipes across Broadway Avenue. Water and sanitary service interruptions will be kept to a minimum during construction of this project.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be adopted.
cc: Infrastructure & Technology Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to award the Broadway Avenue Sewer Separation project located in Ward 2 to Berger Contractors Inc. in the bid amount of $1,094,089.25.
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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, new storm sewer is desired to remove stormwater from the combined sewer system along Broadway Avenue (IL Rte 25) between Spring Street and E. Downer Place; and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements have been publicly advertised and bid in conformance with City procedures; and
WHEREAS, seven conforming bids were received and read aloud on May 29, 2024, with Berger Contractors Inc. submitting the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $1,094,089.25; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the project ($150,000) is budgeted for in 2024 within account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC072, $5,000,000.00 Water Main Replacement); and
WHEREAS, a portion of the project ($45,000) is budgeted for in 2024 within account 510-4063-511-73-14 (IB018, $2,500,000.00 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation); and
WHEREAS, a portion of the project ($899,089.25) is budgeted for in 2024 within account 281-1856-512-73-09 (B031, $3,550,000.00 LTCP Improvements - 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 Berger Contractors Inc. in the bid amount of $1,094,089.25.