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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kurt Muth, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: May 24, 2021
SUBJECT:
A resolution to award the Liberty Street & Sartor Lane Water Main Extension project located in Ward 7 to Brandt Excavating, Inc., 385 E. Hoover Street, Morris, IL 60450 in the bid amount of seven hundred twenty-six thousand, two hundred thirteen dollars and zero cents ($726,213.00).
PURPOSE:
To extend water main providing an additional loop in the high pressure zone of the water distribution system which will improve redundancy and reliability.
BACKGROUND:
The City's high-pressure zone in the water distribution system has limited connections between the north and south sections due to the east-west railroad that bisects the system. When one of these connections breaks such as the break that occurred on the 16" at Old Eola Road in early 2021, it is very difficult to maintain the typical pressure and balance within the high pressure zone. This 12" water main extension in conjunction with a possible future 12" water main extension east of Eola Road would provide the equivalent flow of the 16" water main at Old Eola Road. The majority of this project is located outside of City limits. Easements have been obtained from DuKane Precast and the neighboring property owners in order to place the water main along the roadway ditches on their properties. Coordination with Aurora Township has commenced because the sections of Liberty Street and Sartor Lane within the project limits are under their jurisdiction.
DISCUSSION:
Nine bids were received, opened, and read aloud on May 12, 2021. The bid tabulation can be seen in the attached Exhibit B. The lowest responsible bid in the amount of $726,213.00 was submitted by Brandt Excavating, Inc. The water main improvements ($726,213.00) will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-01 (IC078) which has a 2021 budget amount of $1,370,000.00. Also included is the ad for bid and Brandt Excavating, Inc.'s submitted bid attached as Exhibits C & D. Brandt Excavating, Inc. has satisfactorily performed similar water main replacement projects within the City.
This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There will be lane closures of Liberty Street and Sartor Lane during the duration of the project. Water shutdowns during the project will be planned and coordinated with the local businesses and residences to minimize impact. Impacts to traffic and local residents will be kept to a minimum.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution awarding the contract to Brandt Excavating, Inc., in the amount seven hundred twenty-six thousand, two hundred thirteen dollars and zero cents ($726,213.00) be adopted.
cc: Technology & Infrastructure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to Award the contract for the Liberty Street & Sartor Lane Water Main Extension project located in Ward 7 to Brandt Excavating, Inc., 385 E. Hoover Street, Morris, IL 60450 in the amount of seven hundred twenty-six thousand, two hundred thirteen dollars and zero cents ($726,213.00).
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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 extension will provide additional redundancy and reliability for the high pressure zone of the water distribution system;
WHEREAS, Brandt Excavating, Inc., submitted the lowest responsible bid out of 9 bids received, opened and read aloud on May 12, 2021;
WHEREAS, the water main improvements ($726,213.00) have been funded in the 2021 budget within account 510-4058-511.73-01 ($1,370,00.00, IC078):
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 Brandt Excavating, Inc., 385 E. Hoover Street, Morris, IL 60450 in the amount of seven hundred twenty-six thousand, two hundred thirteen dollars and zero cents ($726,213.00).