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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Kurt Muth, P.E., Asst. Dir. Public Works / Asst. City Engineer
DATE: July 13, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to award the E Benton St Sewer Separation project, located in Ward 2 to H. Linden Sons Sewer and Water, Inc., in the bid amount of $1,527,260.00.
PURPOSE:
To separate the storm sewer from the Combined Sewer Outfall.
BACKGROUND:
The location of the storm sewer to be installed can be seen in the attachment, Exhibit A - Engineering Plan Set. Water services from the existing water main, most of which are currently lead service lines will be fully replaced to the meter with homeowner approval.
DISCUSSION:
A total of three bids were received, opened, and reviewed on July 1, 2026. The lowest bid came in at 1.42% lower than the Engineer's estimate. Attached are Exhibits B & C, the posted bid document and the bid tabulation. H. Linden Sons Sewer and Water, Inc.'s submitted bid can be seen in the attached Exhibit D, and their verification of good standing in Exhibit E. The lowest responsible bid received was in the amount of $1,527,260.00 by H. Linden Sons Sewer and Water, Inc. The sewer separation will be funded with account 280-1856-512-73-09 (B031) which has a 2026 total budgeted amount of $3,725,000.00.
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 E Benton St Sewer Separation contract to H. Linden Sons Sewer and Water, Inc. in the bid amount of $1,527,260.00 be adopted.
cc: Technology & Infrastructure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to award E Benton St Sewer Separation project, located in Ward 2 to H. Linden Sons Sewer and Water, Inc., in the bid amount of $1,527,260.00.
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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 project will separate the storm sewer from the Combined Sewer Outfall; and
WHEREAS, to H. Linden Sons Sewer and Water, Inc., submitted the lowest responsible bid out of three bids received, opened and reviewed on July 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the sewer separation will be funded with account 280-1856-512-73-09 (B031) which has a 2026 total budgeted amount of $3,725,000.00.
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 H. Linden Sons Sewer and Water, Inc. in the bid amount of $1,527,260.00.