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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Robert Leible, Superintendent of Water Production
DATE: October 12, 2026
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the purchase of a new Articulating Boom Lift for the Water Production Division in the amount of $112,000.00.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council authorization for the purchase of a new Articulating Boom Lift from Stevenson Sales & Service, Bolingbrook, IL, in the amount of $112,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
The Water Production Division (WPD) seeks to replace the aging 20+ year old gasoline/propane powered articulating lift with a new, all electric model. The existing machine requires more maintenance and keeping it operational is generating cost inefficiencies.
DISCUSSION:
This bid solicitation was advertised on August 25, 2026 (Bid No. 26-072) and closed on September 23, 2026, with five bids submitted. The lowest responsive, responsible bid was submitted by Stevenson Sales & Service.
The new lift is an environmentally friendly electric model. In addition, the reach capabilities of this model will benefit the WPD maintenance staff with improved accessibility to most areas throughout the treatment plant. As was the case with the existing lift, the new lift will be available for use by other City divisions upon request.
The current lift has an estimated value of approximately $15,000 and the intent is to make the unit available for resale via auction.
Funding for this purchase was approved via a 2026 Decision Package and is available in budget account 510-4058-511-74-99. Section 2-408, Local Preference in Purchasing and Contracting did apply to this bid but did not affect the final bid results. Stevenson Sales & Service is in compliance with the city's Good Standing criteria.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Request committee and city council approval of a resolution authorizing the purchase of a new electric articulating boom lift.
cc: Infrastructure & Technology Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a new electric articulating boom lift for the Water Production Division in the amount of $112,000.
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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 Production Division has requested to purchase a new all electric articulating boom lift; and
WHEREAS, this purchase was publicly advertised and bids were opened on September 23, 2026, for bid number 26-072, Purchase of New Articulated Boom Lift for WTP; and
WHEREAS, Stevenson Sales & Service is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $112,000.00; and
WHEREAS, budgetary authority is granted and funding is available via a 2026 Decision Package in account 510-4058-511-74-99.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the Director of Purchasing be and is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order in the amount of $112,000.00 to Stevenson Sales & Service for the purchase of a new electric articulating boom lift.