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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Timothy Forbes Superintendent of Streets
DATE: 10/27/17
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Salt in the amount of $48.56 Per Ton for the 2017-2018 winter season from Compass Minerals America Inc. Overland Park, Kansas
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval for the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $48.56 per ton from Compass Minerals America Inc. for the Division of Street Maintenance under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement Bid for the 2017-2018 winter season.
BACKGROUND:
The bulk rock salt is used to melt snow & ice from City streets, making them safe for vehicular traffic. We will be dividing our road salt purchases again this year between DuPage County Department of Transportation and The State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement. By dividing our road salt orders between 2 governmental agencies soliciting bids, we have two different suppliers. This would provide an alternate source for salt deliveries should one of the providers be unable to make timely deliveries.
DISCUSSION:
The City anticipates purchasing from Compass Minerals America Inc. approximately 6,000 tons (50% of the City's annual order) of bulk rock salt for the 2017-2018 winter season.
Dollars have been appropriated for this expenditure in account 203-4460-431-6532
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Road salt improves driving conditions for vehicular traffic.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
This section should be a short description of the desired action to be taken by the Committee and/or City Council. (E.g. "I request approval to make the aforementioned purchase" -or- "I request the proposed resolution be adopted."
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 Authorization the Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt in the Amount of $48.56 Per Ton for the 2017-2018 Winter Season
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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 City of Aurora has an established winter season roadway maintenance program; and
WHEREAS, State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement provides a service for local governmental units to participate in the joint purchase of rock salt which provides greater efficiencies of scale and resulting lower costs per unit; and
WHEREAS, Compass Minerals America Inc. Overland Park, Kansas has submitted the lowest most responsible bid under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement to furnish approximately 6,000 tons of bulk rock salt at a price of $48.56 per ton for the 2017-2018 winter season; and
WHEREAS, dollars have been appropriated for this expenditure in account 203-4460-431-6532
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: That the State of Illinois Joint Purchase Agreement for the purchase of 6,000 tons of bulk rock salt at a price of $48.56 per ton from Compass Minerals America Inc. Overland Park, Kansas for the 2017-2018 winter season is hereby approved, and further the purchase of rock salt from alternative sources should it become necessary is hereby authorized, and the Purchasing Director is further authorized to issue the necessary orders to implement purchase of same