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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Graig Neville, Engineer
DATE: February 10, 2015
SUBJECT:
A resolution to award a Contract to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. of 4520 N. Osage, Norridge, IL 60706 for the Redwood Drive Water Main Replacement Project in the amount of $428,618.50. The project is located in Ward 5.
PURPOSE:
The water main along Redwood Drive, south of Illinois Ave. has been experiencing water main breaks. In addition, the terminus is a hydrant on the dead-end flushing list. The proposed project replaces the existing main, adds one (1) additional fire hydrant to meet the City of Aurora fire protection criteria, and loops the water main to remove the project from Water Production's dead-end flushing list.
BACKGROUND:
The water main along Redwood Drive, south of Illinois Ave. has been experiencing leaks and breaks in service. The water main dead-ends at a fire hydrant at the West Aurora shopping mall. A hydrant on the Westminster Church property is in close proximity to the dead-end main. The City Engineering staff attempts to loop dead-end water mains when they are encountered.
DISCUSSION:
The Redwood Drive Water Main Replacement project will loop a current dead-end water main. This will eliminate the line from Water Production's dead-end flushing list. In addition, the main has been suffering leaks and breaks in service. The land owners have been contacted, are supportive of the project, and water main utility easements are being secured.
The Water & Sewer Fund, Project IC076 Account 510-4058-511-73-02 has sufficient funds for the project. Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. was the lowest responsible bid.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The proposed project will result in temporary road closures to through traffic. Water utility easements are being secured from the West Aurora Plaza, the 5th/3rd Bank, and Westminster Church. All land owners are supportive of the project. Engineering staff has meet with the owners of the mall and the church. Staff has been in contact with the bank as well and negotiating the easement language.
An outside consultant for construction management will be hired to reduce staff burden.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request authorization for the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. of 4520 N. Osage in Norridge, IL 60706 for construction of the Redwood Drive Water Main Replacement project in the amount of four hundred twenty eight thousand six hundred eighteen dollars and fifty cents ($428,618.50).
cc: Alderman Peters, Chairman
Alderman Garza
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Saville, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to allow the Director of Purchasing to sign an agreement with Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. of 4520 N. Osage in Norridge, IL 60706 for construction of the Redwood Drive Water Main Replacement project in the amount of four hundred twenty eight thousand six hundred eighteen dollars and fifty cents ($428,618.50).
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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, Gerardi Water & Sewer Co. submitted the lowest responsible bid of eight (8) bidders:
WHEREAS, the Water & Sewer Fund, Project IC076 Account 510-4058-511-73-02 has sufficient funds budgeted for the project; and the project meets the objectives of the City of Aurora's maintenance of water supply infrastructure;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. of 4520 N. Osage in Norridge, IL 60706 be awarded a contract for the construction of the Redwood Drive Water Main Replacement project in the amount of four hundred twenty eight thousand six hundred eighteen dollars and fifty cents ($428,618.50).