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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Robert Greene, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: March 13, 2018
SUBJECT:
A resolution awarding the Downer Place Two Way Conversion project to the low bidder, Virgil Cook & Son, Inc.
PURPOSE:
To award Downer Place Two Way Conversion project to the low bidder, Virgil Cook & Son, Inc.
BACKGROUND:
The project is a phase of the one-way to two-way conversion in Downtown Aurora. The project limits are between Broadway Street and State Street. Broadway Street (IL 25) being a State route is under the jurisdiction of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the proposed improvements at the intersection of Broadway Street (IL 25) and Downer Place was reviewed by IDOT and the permit plans were approved in January 2018.
DISCUSSION:
The project consists of permanently changing the traffic operations on Downer Place from one-way to two-way traffic flow between Broadway Street and State Street. This work will include installing a new traffic signal post, converting the Broadway Avenue southbound striped median to a left-turn lane, traffic signal modifications, pavement marking and signing. An IDOT permit will be required for the proposed improvements at the intersection of Broadway Street (IL 25) and Downer Place.
The City received three bids and the low bidder was Virgil Cook & Son, Inc. at $78,947.10. Bid tabs are provided for your use. The Engineer's estimate for this project is $98,499.00 and the project is part of a bigger project listed in the 2018 CIP Account as "Galena and New York Two Way-Phase 2 with an overall budget of $501,600.00 that falls under the 353-GO Bond Project 2017.
The following account will be utilized for construction:
GC075 Galena and New York Two Way-Phase 2 353 4460 431 73 23 $78,947.10
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The City may see a slight maintenance increase as a result of this project.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of award to the low bidder Virgil Cook & Son, Inc.
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 Awarding the Downer Place Two Way Conversion project construction to the low bidder, Virgil Cook & Son, Inc. in the amount of $ 78,947.10.
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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, City desires to convert Downer Place from a one-way to two-way traffic operation between Broadway Street and State Street.
WHEREAS, three bids were received through the open bid process and the lowest qualified bid was from Virgil Cook & Son, Inc. in the amount of $78,947.10.
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora FY 2018 Budget provides funding by way of the following account:
GC075 Galena and New York Two Way-Phase 2 353 4460 431 73 23 $78,947.10
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Awards the Downer Place Two Way Conversion project construction to the low bidder, Virgil Cook & Son, Inc. in the amount of $78,947.10.