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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Kurt Muth, P.E., Asst. Dir. Public Works / Asst. City Engineer
DATE: June 22, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to award the Sans Souci Dr and Cobblestone Dr Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 5 to Winninger Excavating, Inc. in the bid amount of $1,599,570.00.
PURPOSE:
To replace the existing water main due to a history of breaks and reports of water quality issues.
BACKGROUND:
The location of the water main to be replaced can be seen in the attachment, Exhibit A - Engineering Plan Set. Water services from the existing water main will be replaced and switched over to the new main, most of which are currently lead service lines and will be fully replaced to the meter with homeowner approval.
DISCUSSION:
A total of seven bids were received, opened, and reviewed on June 3rd, 2026. The lowest bid came in at 4.61% lower than the Engineer's estimate. Attached are Exhibits B & C, the posted bid document and the bid tabulation. Winninger Excavating, Inc's submitted bid can be seen in the attached Exhibit D, and their verification of good standing in Exhibit E. The lowest responsible bid received was in the amount of $1,599,570.00 by Winninger Excavating, Inc. The water main improvements will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) which has a 2026 total budgeted amount of $5,250,000.00. A budget transfer is in process to increase the funds for account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) to cover the cost of the project.
This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted. This project will utilize a City of Aurora standard contract approved by the legal department.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There may be lane closures during the duration of the project. General impacts on 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 Sans Souci Dr and Cobblestone Dr Water Main Replacement contract to Winninger Excavating, Inc. in the bid amount of $1,599,570.00 be adopted.
cc: Technology & Infrastructure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to award Sans Souci Dr and Cobblestone Dr Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 5 to Winninger Excavating, Inc. in the bid amount of $1,599,570.00.
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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 project will replace the existing water main due to a history of breaks; and
WHEREAS, Winninger Excavating, Inc., submitted the lowest responsible bid out of seven bids received, opened and reviewed on June 3rd, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the water main improvements will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) which has a 2026 total budgeted amount of $5,250,000.00. A budget transfer is in process to increase the funds for account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) to cover the cost of the project.
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 Winninger Excavating, Inc. in the bid amount of $1,599,570.00.