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Aurora, Illinois

File #: 23-0153    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/17/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/25/2023 Final action: 4/25/2023
Title: A Resolution to award the 410 Hill Av Water Main Lining project located in Wards 3 and 7 to Superior Excavating Co. in the bid amount of one hundred forty-six thousand three hundred fifty-five Dollars and zero Cents ($146,355.00).
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A - Location Map, 2. Exhibit B - Ad for Bid, 3. Exhibit C - Bid Tab_410 Hill Av, 4. Exhibit D - Superior Submittal

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TO:                     Mayor Richard C. Irvin

 

FROM:                     Kurt Muth, P.E., Engineering Coordinator

 

DATE:                     April 10, 2023

 

SUBJECT:

A Resolution to award the 410 Hill Av Water Main Lining project located in Wards 3 and 7 to Superior Excavating Co. in the bid amount of one hundred forty-six thousand three hundred fifty-five Dollars and zero Cents ($146,355.00).

 

PURPOSE:

To line the existing 6" water main that has a history of breaks.

 

BACKGROUND:

The location of this water main to be lined can be seen in the attached Exhibit A - Location Map. Closures of entrances to the business will be kept to a minimum during construction.

 

DISCUSSION:

Two bids were received, opened, and read aloud on March 29, 2023.  The bid tabulations can be seen in the attached Exhibit C. The lowest responsible bid in the amount of $146,355.00 was submitted by Superior Excavating Co. The water main improvements will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) which has a 2023 budget amount of $11,950,000.00. Also included as Exhibits B & D are the advertisement for bid and Superior Excavating Co.'s submitted bid.

 

This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted.

 

IMPACT STATEMENT:

There will be lane closures on each of these local roads during the duration of the project.  Water shutdowns during the project will be planned and residences will be notified to minimize impact.  Impacts to traffic and residents will be kept to a minimum.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

I request the proposed resolution awarding the contract to Superior Excavating Co. in the amount of one hundred forty-six thousand three hundred fifty-five Dollars and zero Cents ($146,355.00) be adopted."

 

 

cc:                     Technology & Infrastructure Committee

 

CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS

 

RESOLUTION NO. _________

DATE OF PASSAGE ________________

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A Resolution to award the 410 Hill Av Water Main Lining project located in Wards 3 and 7 to Superior Excavating Co. in the bid amount of one hundred forty-six thousand three hundred fifty-five Dollars and zero Cents ($146,355.00).

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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 line will address water main the existing 6" water main located at 410 Hill Av which has a recent history of breaks; and:

 

WHEREAS, Superior Excavating Co., submitted the lowest responsible bid out of 2 bids received, opened and read aloud on March 29, 2023; and

 

WHEREAS, the water main improvements ($146,355.00) have been funded in the 2023 budget within account 510-4058-511.73-02 ($11,950,000.00, 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 Superior Excavating Co. in the bid amount of one hundred forty-six thousand three hundred fifty-five Dollars and zero Cents ($146,355.00).