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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Stephen Wong, P.E. Professional Engineer
DATE: March 9, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to award the Star Ave Water Main Replacement Project, located in Ward 1, to Gerardi Water & Sewer Co., in the bid amount of $467,106.00.
PURPOSE:
To replace the existing water main on Star Avenue 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 - Location Map. There is a total of 16 water services from the existing water main that will be replaced and switched over to the new main, most of which are currently lead service lines.
DISCUSSION:
A total of eight bids were received on February 25, 2026. Attached are Exhibits B & C, the posted bid documents and the bid tabulation. Gerardi Water & Sewer Co.'s submitted bid can be seen in the attached Exhibit D. The lowest responsible bid received was in the amount of $467,106.00 by Gerardi Water & Sewer Co.
The water main improvements will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) for $467,106.00 which has a 2026 budget amount of $5,000,000.00.
This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Traffic will be detoured to adjacent blocks, but the increase in traffic on the adjacent neighboring blocks will be temporary and negligible. Water and sanitary service interruptions will be kept to a minimum during construction of this project. Impacts on traffic and residents will be kept to a minimum with 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 contract to Gerardi Water & Sewer Co. in the bid amount of four hundred and sixty-seven thousand, one hundred and six dollars and zero cents ($467,106.00) be adopted.
cc: Infrastructure and Technology Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to award the Star Ave Water Main Replacement Project, located in Ward 1, to Gerardi Water & Sewer Co., in the bid amount of $467,106.00.
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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 on Star Avenue which has a recent history of breaks; and
WHEREAS, Gerardi Water & Sewer Co. submitted the lowest responsible bid out of eight bids received on February 25, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the water main improvements will be funded with account 51-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) with $467,406.00 which has a 2026 budget amount of $5,000,000.00; and
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 Water and Sewer Co., in the bid amount $467,106.00.