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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Christopher E. Lirot, Road and Bridge Coordinator
DATE: March 1, 2016
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the Engineering Agreement with V3 Companies
PURPOSE:
This Engineering Agreement will provide Construction Inspection and Material Testing Services related to the 2016 Resurfacing Projects.
BACKGROUND:
The city will resurface approximately 50 lane miles of streets at over 100 project sites and replace 160,000 square feet of sidewalk. In order to oversee construction, monitor the contractor's operations and document completed work, we require 3 Construction Inspectors. The city employees 2 Technicians and plans to utilize V3 Companies to provide additional support staff during construction.
DISCUSSION:
The attached Engineering Services Agreement from V3 Companies noted as Exhibit 'A' provides an experienced full time Construction Technician for 1,200 man-hours and a sub-consultant for Quality Assurance Material Inspection. V3 will assist the Engineering Department with construction supervision on the 2016 Resurfacing projects as detailed in the scope of services in an amount not to exceed $171,852.59.
The 2016 City Budget provides $171,852.59 for this item in account no. 340-4460-431.73-91 (CapA).
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 Purchasing to Execute the Engineering Agreement with V3 Companies.
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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 have an Engineering Agreement to assist with construction supervision for the 2016 Resurfacing Projects; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for an Engineering Agreement with V3 Companies, 7325 Janes Avenue, Woodridge, IL, 60517 in an amount not to exceed $171,852.59, a copy of which Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 'A'; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 City Budget provides $171,852.59 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 Purchasing is hereby authorized to execute the Engineering Agreement with V3 Companies as set forth in Exhibit 'A'.