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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Roopa Anjanappa, Civil Engineer
DATE: May 16, 2024
SUBJECT:
A resolution awarding the McCoy Drive and Cheshire Drive Traffic Signal Installation project to H & H Electric Company and the appropriation of $520,195.62 of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the project.
PURPOSE:
To award the McCoy Drive and Cheshire Drive Traffic Signal Installation project to H & H Electric Company and the appropriation of $520,195.62 of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the project.
BACKGROUND:
The project consists of installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of McCoy Drive and Cheshire Drive, sidewalk improvements, refresh striping & pavement markings, combination curb and gutter removal and replacement, adding appropriate signage, restoration and other miscellaneous work in accordance with the plans and specifications.
DISCUSSION:
The project bid was advertised on April 7, 2024. The City opened bid on May 1, 2024, the bidder was H&H Electric Company at $520,195.62.
Local preference does not apply to this project due to funding source. This project uses Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds and would need appropriating the funds.
City's 2024 budget provides funds through the following account:
GC 082 McCoy Dr & Cheshire Dr 203-4020-418-76-39 $520,195.62
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Maintenance & energy costs for proposed traffic signal, approximately $308 per month after construction is complete and City takes signal maintenance over.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of award to H & H Electric Company and appropriation of MFT funds.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Awarding the McCoy Drive and Cheshire Drive Traffic Signal Installation project construction to H & H Electric Company of Franklin Park, IL, for the amount of $520,195.62 and the appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds.
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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, City desires to install traffic signals at the intersection of McCoy Drive and Cheshire Drive
WHEREAS, a qualified bid was received through the open bid process and the qualified bid was from H & H Electric Company of Franklin Park, IL, in the amount of $520,195.62.
WHEREAS, there is a need to appropriate Motor Fuel Tax (MFT # 23-00361-00-TL) funds for this project in the amount of $520,195.62, a copy of which resolution is attached for approval.
WHEREAS, City of Aurora fiscal year 2024 budget provides funds through the following account:
GC 082 McCoy Dr & Cheshire Dr 203-4020-418-76-39 $520,195.62
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: the Director of Purchasing is hereby authorized to execute a contract with H & H Electric Company in the amount of five hundred, twenty thousand, one hundred, ninety five dollars and sixty two cents ($520,195.62) for the McCoy Drive and Cheshire Traffic Signal Installation project construction and City Clerk is hereby authorized to execute Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds in the amount of $520,195.62, (MFT section no. 23-00361-00-TL) of which the resolution is attached.