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TO: Mayor Robert J. O’Connor
FROM: Christopher E. Lirot, Road and Bridge Coordinator
DATE: March 21, 2017
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Procurement to Execute the Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for the Construction Inspection and Material Testing Services for the 2017 Resurfacing Projects.
PURPOSE:
This Engineering Agreement will provide Construction Inspection and Material Testing Services for the 2017 Resurfacing Projects.
BACKGROUND:
The city plans to resurface 50.6 lane miles of streets for nearly $6 million. In order to oversee construction including inspections, work layout and fully document work, the city will require an experienced Resident Engineer to assist city staff with this project.
DISCUSSION:
The attached Engineering Services Agreement from Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI) noted as Exhibit 'A' provides an experienced full time Resident Engineer for up to 974 man-hours and additional fees for a sub-consultant to provide Material Testing. EEI will assist the Engineering Department with construction supervision on the 2017 Resurfacing projects as detailed in the scope of services in an amount not to exceed $120,270.56.
The 2017 City Budget provides $120,270.56 for this item in account no. 340-4460-431.73-91 (CapA). Previous agreements with other firms were $172,000 ($98,100 final cost) in 2016 and $121,000 ($99,431 final cost) in 2015.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
No Impact.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended to approve and forward the resolution to the next Committee of the Whole meeting.
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 Authorizing the Director of Procurement to Execute the Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, 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, it is necessary and desirable to retain an additional Resident Engineer to assist with construction supervision for the 2017 Resurfacing Projects; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for an Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc., 52 Wheeler Road, Sugar Grove, IL, 60554 in an amount not to exceed $120,270.56, a copy of which Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 'A'; and
WHEREAS, the 2017 City Budget provides $120,270.56 for this item in account no. 340-4460-431.73-91 (CapA) for this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the Director of Procurement is hereby authorized to execute the Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. as set forth in Exhibit 'A'.