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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kurt Muth, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: August 7, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to award the Broadway Avenue Water Main Improvements project located in Ward 2 to Berger Contractors, Inc. in the bid amount of two million seventy-five thousand three hundred seven Dollars and thirty-three Cents ($2,075,307.33).
PURPOSE:
To replace the existing 14" water main with new 16" ductile iron water main on Broadway Avenue which has broken several times and has a high risk of future failure due to its age. It is also desirable to replace the water main ahead of proposed roadway improvements to potentially be constructed in 2024.
BACKGROUND:
The location of this water main to be replaced can be seen in the attached Exhibit A - Location Map. Closures of entrances to the business will be kept to a minimum during construction.
DISCUSSION:
5 bids were received, opened, and read aloud on July 26, 2023. The bid tabulation can be seen in the attached Exhibit C. The lowest responsible bid in the amount of $2,075,307.33 was submitted by Berger Contractors, Inc. The water main improvements will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076 & IC080) which has a 2023 budget amount of $11,950,000.00. Also included as Exhibits B & D are the advertisement for bid and Berger Contractors, Inc.'s submitted bid.
This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
City staff is working with IDOT to obtain a permit for proposed lane closures during construction. The water main will be located in the two southbound lanes. Traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction during construction. Water shutdowns during the project will be planned and residences/businesses will be notified to minimize impact. Impacts to traffic and residents will be kept to a minimum.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution awarding the contract to Berger Contractors, Inc. in the amount of two million seventy-five thousand three hundred seven Dollars and thirty-three Cents ($2,075,307.33) be adopted.
cc: Technology & Infrastructure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to award the Broadway Avenue Water Main Improvement project located in Ward 2 to Berger Contractors, Inc. in the bid amount of two million seventy-five thousand three hundred seven Dollars and thirty-three Cents ($2,075,307.33).
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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 replacement will address water main along Broadway Avenue which has a history of breaks; and:
WHEREAS, Berger Contractors, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid out of 5 bids received, opened and read aloud on July 26, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the water main improvements ($2,075,307.33) have been funded in the 2023 budget within account 510-4058-511.73-02 ($11,950,000.00, IC076 & IC080).
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 Berger Contractors, Inc. in the bid amount of two million seventy-five thousand three hundred seven Dollars and thirty-three Cents ($2,075,307.33).