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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Ian Wade, Capital Projects Manager
DATE: March 27, 2018
SUBJECT:
A resolution to accept a bid from Copenhaver Construction, Inc, 75 Koppie Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 for the Water Street Mall Improvements Project in the amount of $277,835.
PURPOSE:
To accept the bid for the above referenced project.
BACKGROUND:
To address the mismatched aesthetics and safety concerns which exist currently, the City is proposing the reconstruction of the Water Street Mall between Downer Place and Galena Boulevard. Some of the highlights of the project include removal of all existing hardscapes (abandoned utility protrusions, concrete and pavers) and placement of new “plaza” concrete (similar to River’s Edge Park with sections of color) and a ribbon of brick pavers (to match current and surrounding brick), four new planter beds (including one at the south end/Downer), and a blended, arching transition to the mall from the walkway currently meandering through the park area on the east side of the mall
It should be noted that supplemental items including landscaping improvements and string lighting are anticipated, but will be implemented separately (much of which will be performed by City forces and resident groups) and are not part of the hardscape construction to be performed as part of the initial project. The estimated costs for these items is between $85,000 and $95,000, which does not include City labor and equipment to be used
DISCUSSION:
Bids for the Water Street Mall Improvements were received from seven contractors (Exhibit A). The lowest responsible bidder was Copenhaver Construction, Inc, 75 Koppie Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 for the Water Street Mall Improvements Project in the amount of $277,835, which includes the Bid Alternate for Decorative Concrete. Combining this amount with the above landscaping and string lighting costs results in an estimated project cost of around $370,000. This will be funded from account 231-4430-418-7399, which has a 2018 budget of $370,000.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please forward this resolution to the Finance Committee for their review and recommendation for approval.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to accept a bid from Copenhaver Construction, Inc, 75 Koppie Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 for the Water Street Mall Improvements Project in the amount of $277,835.
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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, Seven bids for the Water Street Mall Improvements Project were received (Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, Copenhaver Construction, Inc, 75 Koppie Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 was the low bidder in the amount of $277,835 (Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, funding will be provided from account # 231-4430-418-7399; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the Director of Purchasing is authorized to execute a contract with Copenhaver Construction, Inc, 75 Koppie Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 for the prices shown within the bid as set forth in Exhibit ‘A’ for a total contract amount not to exceed $277,835.00.