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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 Daywards Ct. Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 3, to Brandt Excavating Inc., in the bid amount of six hundred seventy-two thousand one hundred fifty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($672,157.50).
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 28 water services off 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 nine bids were received on March 12, 2025, one was removed as it was not compliant. Attached are Exhibits B & C which include the bid document posted and the bid tabulation. Brandt Excavating Inc.'s submitted bid can be seen in the attached Exhibit D. The lowest responsible bid received was in the amount of $672,157.50 by Brandt Excavating Inc. The water main improvements will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) which has a 2025 budget amount of $4,150,000.00.
This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There will be no major lane closures during the duration of the project. The project location is in a quiet, residential area. 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 Brandt Excavating Inc. in the bid amount of six hundred seventy-two thousand one hundred fifty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($672,157.50) be adopted.
cc: Technology & Infrastructure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to award the Daywards Ct. Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 3, to Brandt Excavating Inc., in the bid amount of six hundred seventy-two thousand one hundred fifty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($672,157.50).
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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, the water main project will replace a portion of the existing water main which has a recent history of breaks; and
WHEREAS, Brandt Excavating Inc., submitted the lowest responsible bid out of nine bids received, opened and submitted on March 12, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the water main improvements ($672,157.50) have been funded in the 2025 budget within account 510-4058-511.73-02 (IC076) ($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 Brandt Excavating Inc., in the bid amount of six hundred seventy-two thousand one hundred fifty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($672,157.50).