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TO: Mayor Robert J. O’Connor
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: March 1, 2017
SUBJECT:
A resolution awarding the Traffic Signal Installation and Modernization of Galena Boulevard and Smith Street Intersection construction to the low bidder Virgil Cook & Son, Inc.
PURPOSE:
To award the Traffic Signal Installation and Modernization of Galena Boulevard and Smith Street Intersection project construction to the low bidder, Virgil Cook & Son, Inc.
BACKGROUND:
Galena Boulevard was converted from a one-way to two-way traffic operation at the end of 2015. After opening to two way traffic the corridor saw an increase in the number of crashes experienced at the Galena Boulevard and Smith Street Intersection. While crashes have decreased over time, the number is still higher than should be experienced by intersections of this volume.
During the peak school hour's traffic backs up on Smith Street and is seen to extend up to New York Street intersection. Assessing the current condition the staff recommends a Traffic Signal installation to allow safer traffic movement thru the intersection for all corridor users.
The Construction is anticipated to begin after 2016-2017 East Aurora School District 131 school year and complete before the start of 2017-2018 school year.
DISCUSSION:
This work will involve installing a new traffic signal at the intersection, additional left turn movements on Galena Boulevard, pavement markings (Stop Bar, Crosswalk etc.), Pedestrian Signal heads to allow safe crossing of the users. Installing a Gridsmart video detection camera that allows capturing a 360 degree view. An angled mast arm pole is proposed to go at the intersection eliminating the need for 3 other mast arm poles at each leg of the intersection.
Three bids were received and the bid tabs are provided for your use. The low bidder was Virgil Cook & Son Inc. at $146,228.98.
The following funds will be utilized:
GC076 Galena and Smith Street Traffic Signal 353 4020 418 38 22 $210,000
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The City will need to maintain the new traffic signal equipment and will be added under the current maintenance contract.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommend approval of award of the low bid to Virgil Cook & Son, Inc.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution awarding the Traffic Signal Installation and Modernization of Galena Boulevard and Smith Street Intersection construction to the low bidder in the amount of $146,228.98 to Virgil Cook & Son Inc.
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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, there is a need to install Traffic Signal at the intersection of Galena Boulevard and Smith Street for efficient and safe traffic movement.
WHEREAS, three bids were received through the open bid process and the lowest qualified bid was from Virgil Cook & Son Inc. in an amount of $ 146,228.98.
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora FY 2017 Budget provides funding by way of the following account(s):
GC076 Galena and Smith Street Traffic Signal 353 4020 418 38 22 $210,000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: awards the Traffic Signal Installation and Modernization for Galena Boulevard and Smith Street Intersection construction to the low bidder in the amount of $146,228.98 to Virgil Cook & Son Inc.