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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kurt Muth P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: February 10, 2020
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to award the W. Downer Place Sewer Separation project to Swallow Construction Corporation in the amount of $2,276,234.95 located in Wards 4 and 5.
PURPOSE:
To install new storm sewer removing stormwater from the combined sewer system along W. Downer Place, S. Rosedale Avenue, S. Evanslawn Avenue, S. Randall Avenue, S. Calumet Avenue, and Park Manor. This is the second phase of the Garfield Avenue Sewer Separation project completed in 2019. The two projects will remove approximately 100 acres of surface runoff from the combined sewer system.
BACKGROUND:
A new storm sewer will be installed to remove these surface drainage flows from the combined sewer system. The downstream 60" storm sewer was installed in 2001 and extended along Garfield Avenue in 2019. Separate storm sewers have also been previously installed on Randall Road and Evanslawn Avenue that are currently connected to the combined sewer system because storm sewer outlets were not available at that time. These storm sewers will be removed from the combined sewer system upon completion of this project. 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.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed improvements have been publicly advertised and bid in conformance with City procedures. The advertisement for bid is attached as Exhibit B. Nine conforming bids were received, publicly opened and read aloud on January 29, 2020. The low bidder, Swallow Construction Corporation, has successfully completed similar projects for the City in the past. The bid tabulation and Swallow Construction Corporation's bid are attached as exhibits C and D.
This contract is subject to the local vendor preference ordinance. However, none of the contractors submitting bids were eligible according to the requirements listed in the ordinance.
The total project amount of $2,276,234.95 is budgeted for in 2020 within account 281-1856-512-73-09 (B031, $5,100,000.00 LTCP sewer separation).
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 will not be interrupted 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 Authorizing a Contract with Swallow Construction Corporation, 4250 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 in the amount of two million, two hundred and seventy-six thousand, two hundred thirty-four dollars and ninety-five cents ($2,276,234.95) for the W. Downer Place Sewer Separation project located in Wards 4 and 5.
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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 W. Downer Place, S. Rosedale Avenue, S. Evanslawn Avenue, S. Randall Avenue, S. Calumet Avenue, and Park Manor; and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements have been publicly advertised and bid in conformance with City procedures; and
WHEREAS, nine conforming bids were received and read aloud on January 29, 2020 with Swallow Construction Corporation submitting the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $2,276,234.95; and
WHEREAS, the project is budgeted for in 2020 within account 281-1856-512-73-09 (B031, $5,100,000.00 LTCP 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 Swallow Construction Corporation, 4250 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 in the not-to-exceed amount of two million, two hundred and seventy-six thousand, two hundred thirty-four dollars and ninety-five cents ($2,276,234.95).