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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kurt Muth, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: February 24, 2025
SUBJECT:
A resolution to award the N. Kingsway Dr. and Kenilworth Pl. Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 5, to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., in the bid amount of one million forty-eight thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero cents ($1,048,465.00).
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 30 water services off of 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 ten bids were received, opened, and read aloud on February 12, 2025. Attached are Exhibits B & C, the proof of advertisement for bid and the bid tabulation. Gerardi Sewer & Water Co.'s submitted bid can be seen in the attached Exhibit D. The lowest responsible bid received was in the amount of $1,048,465.00 by Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. The water main improvements will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-01 (IC012) which has a 2025 budget amount of $850,000.00, and $198,465.00 from account 510-4058-511-73-01 (IC080) which has a total budgeted amount of $4,000,000.00.
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 Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. in the bid amount of one million forty-eight thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero cents ($1,048,465.00) be adopted.
cc: Technology & Infrastructure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to award the N. Kingsway Dr. and Kenilworth Pl. Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 5, to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., in the bid amount of one million forty-eight thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero cents ($1,048,465.00).
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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 water main project will replace a portion of the existing water main which has a recent history of breaks; and
WHEREAS, Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., submitted the lowest responsible bid out of ten bids received, opened and read aloud on February 12, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the water main improvements ($1,048,465.00) have been funded in the 2025 budget within account 510-4058-511.73-01 (IC012) ($850,000.00) and $198,465.00 from account 510-4058-511-73-01 (IC080) which has a total budgeted amount of $4,000,000.00.
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 Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., in the bid amount of one million forty-eight thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero cents ($1,048,465.00).