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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Kurt Muth, P.E., Asst. Dir. Public Works / Asst. City Engineer
DATE: March 23, 2026
SUBJECT:
A resolution to award the Liberty St., Catherine St., Beckwith St., and Solfisburg Ave. Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 7, to Gerardi Sewer & Water, Co., in the bid amount of $1,849,640.00.
PURPOSE:
To replace the existing water main in the area which has a history of frequent breaks.
BACKGROUND:
The location of the water main to be replaced can be seen in the attachment, Exhibit A - Engineering Plan Set. Water services off of the existing water main will be replaced and switched over to the new main, most of which are currently lead service lines and will be fully replaced to the meter with homeowner approval.
DISCUSSION:
A total of nine bids were received, opened, and reviewed on March 4, 2026. The lowest bid came in at 1.89% lower than the Engineer's estimate. Attached are Exhibits B & C, the posted bid document and the bid tabulation. Gerardi Sewer & Water, Co.'s submitted bid can be seen in the attached Exhibit D. The lowest responsible bid received was in the amount of $1,849,640.00 by Gerardi Sewer & Water, Co. The water main improvements will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076 & IC080) which has a 2026 total budgeted amount of $5,250,000.00 (IC076) & $7,500,000 (IC080). An IGA with Kane County is forthcoming which will allow the City of Aurora to request reimbursement of $200,000 covering the replacement of unincorporated lead services after front funding the project.
This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There may be lane closures during the duration of the project. General impacts to traffic and residents will be kept to a minimum with lifted parking restrictions as required. Water shutdowns during the project will be planned and coordinated with the residents affected.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution awarding the Liberty St., Catherine St., Beckwith St., and Solfisburg Ave. Water Main Replacement contract to Gerardi Sewer & Water, Co. in the bid amount of $1,849,640.00 be adopted.
cc: Technology & Infrastructure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to award the Liberty St., Catherine St., Beckwith St., and Solfisburg Ave. Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 7 to Gerardi Sewer & Water, Co., in the bid amount of $1,849,640.00.
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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 project will replace a portion of the existing water main which has a recent history of breaks; and
WHEREAS, Gerardi Sewer & Water, Co., submitted the lowest responsible bid out of nine bids received, opened and reviewed on March 4, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the water main improvements ($1,849,640.00) will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076 & IC080) which has a 2026 total budgeted amount of $5,250,000.00 (IC076) & $7,500,000 (IC080).
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 Gerardi Sewer & Water, Co., in the bid amount of $1,849,640.00.