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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kurt Muth, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: March 24, 2025
SUBJECT:
A resolution to award the N. Elmwood Drive Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 6, to Winniger Excavating, Inc., in the bid amount of nine hundred thirty-three thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero cents ($933,465.00).
PURPOSE:
To replace the existing water main in the area which has a history of frequent breaks.
BACKGROUND:
The location of the water main to be replaced can be seen in the attachment, Exhibit A - Location Map. There are a total of 38 water services off of the existing water main that will be replaced and switched over to the new main, most of which are currently lead service lines.
DISCUSSION:
A total of eight bids were received, opened, and reviewed on March 12, 2025. One vendor's bid was removed due to being non-compliant. Attached are Exhibits B & C, the posted bid document and the bid tabulation. Winniger Excavating, Inc.'s submitted bid can be seen in the attached Exhibit D. The lowest responsible bid received was in the amount of $933,465.00 by Winniger Excavating, Inc. The water main improvements will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) which has a 2025 total budgeted amount of $4,150,000.00.
This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There may be lane closures during the duration of the project. General impacts to traffic and residents will be kept to a minimum with lifted parking restrictions as required. Water shutdowns during the project will be planned and coordinated with the residents affected.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution awarding the contract to Winniger Excavating, Inc. in the bid amount of nine hundred thirty-three thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero cents ($933,465.00) be adopted.
cc: Technology & Infrastructure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to award the N. Elmwood Drive Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 6 to Winniger Excavating, Inc., in the bid amount of nine hundred thirty-three thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero cents ($933,465.00).
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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 project will replace a portion of the existing water main which has a recent history of breaks; and
WHEREAS, Winniger Excavating, Inc., submitted the lowest responsible bid out of eight bids received, opened and reviewed on March 12, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the water main improvements ($933,465.00) will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) which has a 2025 total budgeted amount of $4,150,000.00.
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 Winniger Excavating, Inc., in the bid amount of nine hundred thirty-three thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero cents ($933,465.00).