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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Brett Weiler Superintendent of Streets
DATE: 6/2/2014
SUBJECT:
Authorization to Purchase Bulk Rock Salt In The Amount of $70.44 Per Ton from Morton Salt Inc. Chicago, IL for the Division of Street Maintenance.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval for the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $70.44 per ton from Morton Salt Inc. 123 N. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606 for the Division of Street Maintenance under the DuPage County Department of Transportation bid for the 2014 - 2015 winter season.
BACKGROUND:
The bulk rock salt is used to melt accumulated snow & ice from city streets making them safe for vehicular traffic. In previous years, the City has purchased from a single vendor. However, due to delivery problems experienced this past winter, we decided to divide our road salt purchases between DuPage County Department of Transportation and the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The City anticipates purchasing up to 9,000 tons (50% of the City's annual order) of bulk rock salt at the price of $70.44 per ton for the 2014 - 2015 winter season from Morton Salt Inc. Chicago IL. By dividing our road salt orders between 2 governmental agencies soliciting bids, we hope to have 2 different suppliers. The benefit to having 2 different suppliers will provide an alternate source for salt purchases should 1 of the providers be unable to make timely deliveries that we have experienced in the past.
Dollars have been appropriated for this expenditure in account 203-4460-431-6532.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Road salt improves driving conditions for vehicular traffic.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council approves the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $70.44 per ton from Morton Salt, Inc. Chicago, IL. for the Division of Street Maintenance under the DuPage County, Department of Transportation bid.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt In The Amount of $70.44 Per Ton from Morton Salt Inc. Chicago, IL for the Division of Street Maintenance.
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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 City of Aurora has an established winter season roadway maintenance program; and
WHEREAS, DuPage County Division of Transportation provides a service for local governmental units to participate in the joint purchase of rock salt which provides greater efficiencies of scale and resulting lower costs per unit; and
WHEREAS, Morton Salt, Inc. 123 N. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL. 60606 has submitted the lowest most responsible bid under the DuPage County Division of Transportation joint purchase agreement to furnish upproximately 9,000 tons of bulk rock salt at a price of $70.44 per ton for the 2014 - 2015 winter season; and
WHEREAS, Dollars have been appropriated for this expenditure in account 203-4460-431-6532.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Accept the terms of the DuPage County Division of Transportation joint purchase agreement for the purchase of up to 9,000 tons of bulk rock salt at a price of $70.44 per ton from Morton Salt Inc. Chicago IL for the 2014 - 2015 winter season and does further authorize the purchase of rock salt from alternative sources should it become necessary and does hereby authorize its Purchasing Director to issue the necessary orders to implement purchase of same.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O'Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor
14-084 Morton Salt Bid DuPage County Document
14-084 Bulk rock Salt bid DuPage County Tabulation highlighted
14-084 Morton Salt bid DuPage County document