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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Timothy Forbes Superintendent of Streets
DATE: 10/26/2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt in the amount of $48.93 per ton for the 2021-2022 winter season from Compass Minerals America Inc. Overland Park, Kansas
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval for the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $48.93 per ton from Compass Minerals America Inc. for the Division of Street Maintenance under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement bid for the 2021-2022 winter season.
BACKGROUND:
The bulk salt is used to melt snow & ice from city streets, making them safer for vehicular traffic. We have been dividing our salt purchase between DuPage County Department of Transportation and the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement. By dividing our road salt orders between two government agencies soliciting bids, we hope to have two different suppliers. Historically this has provided us an alternate source should one provider be unable to make timely deliveries.
DISCUSSION:
The City anticipates purchasing 7,500 tons (50% of the City's annual order) of bulk rock salt at a price of $48.93 per ton for the 2021-2022 winter season from Compass Minerals America Inc.
$1,300,000 has been budgeted for this expense in 2021 using account 203-4460-431.65-32 and the department does not anticipate going over budget with this approval.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Road salt improves the driving conditions for vehicular traffic.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council approve the purchase of bulk road salt in the amount of $48.93 per ton form Compass Minerals America Inc. Overland Park, Kansas for the Division of Street Maintenance under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $48.93 per ton from Compass Minerals America Inc. Overland Park, Kansas for the Division of Street Maintenance under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement.
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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 City of Aurora has established a winter roadway maintenance program; and
WHEREAS, The State of Illinois provides a service for local governmental units to participate in a joint purchase of bulk rock salt which provides for greater efficiencies of scale and resulting in lower cost per unit; and
WHEREAS, Compass Minerals America Inc. Overland Park, Kansas, has agreed to furnish 7,500 tons of bulk rock salt at a price of $48.93 per ton; and
WHEREAS, 2021 dollars have been appropriated for this expenditure in account 203-4460-431.65-32 in the amount of $1,300,000.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Accept the terms of the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement for the purchase of 7,500 tons of bulk road salt at a price of $48.93 per ton from Compass Minerals America Inc. Overland Park, Kansas for the 2021-2022 winter season is hereby approved and does further authorize the purchase of rock salt from alternative sources should it become necessary and does hereby authorize its Purchasing Director to issue the necessary orders to implement purchase of same.