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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: May 5, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Awarding Virgil Cook & Son, Inc. the Low Bid for the Montgomery Road Traffic Signal Installation and Modernization
PURPOSE:
To Obtain Approval to Award Virgil Cook & Son, Inc. the Low Bid for the Montgomery Road Traffic Signal Installation and Modernization
BACKGROUND:
In 2010, the City authorized the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Montgomery Road and Normantown Road. This intersection had seen a steady increase in traffic volumes and had become a congested intersection for many hours of the day. A traffic signal warrant analysis was conducted and the signal met three different signal warrants. The intersection is located immediately adjacent to the CN Railway tracks. The proximity required a lengthy ICC hearing process.
DISCUSSION:
The traffic signal project will include a new signal at the intersection of Montgomery Road and Normantown Road and interconnect with the railroad signal, Middlebury Avenue to the west and Frontenac Street to the east. In addition there will be some modernization of the signal at Frontenac and Montgomery Road.
The City received three bids ranging from $408,163.30 to $369,225.13. The bid tabs are attached for your use. The low bid was from Vigil Cook & Son, Inc
The following accounts will be utilized for the construction:
Montgomery/Normantown Signal 203 4020 418 76 39 $110,000
Montgomery/Normantown Signal 215 4020 418 76 39 $120,000
Montgomery/Normantown Signal 340 4020 418 76 39 $100,000
Intersection Video Monitoring 340 4020 418 77 03 $ 30,000
Traffic Signal Pre Emption Devices 255 3033 422 74 49 $ 10,000
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Additional maintenance cost to the City on an annual basis of approximately $2,500 per year.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends Awarding Virgil Cook & Son, Inc. the Low Bid for the Montgomery Road Traffic Signal Installation and Modernization.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Awarding Virgil Cook & Son, Inc. the Low Bid for the Montgomery Road Traffic Signal Installation and Modernization
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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, there is a need to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Montgomery Road and Normantown Road
WHEREAS, the 2013 City Budget provides funding by way of the following accounts:
Montgomery/Normantown Signal 203 4020 418 76 39 $110,000
Montgomery/Normantown Signal 215 4020 418 76 39 $120,000
Montgomery/Normantown Signal 340 4020 418 76 39 $100,000
Intersection Video Monitoring 340 4020 418 77 03 $ 30,000
Traffic Signal Pre Emption Devices 255 3033 422 74 49 $ 10,000
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Awarding Virgil Cook & Son, Inc. the low bid for the Montgomery Road Traffic Signal Installation and Modernization and does hereby further authorize its Purchasing Director to issue the necessary orders to implement purchase of same.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O'Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor
Attachment 1 Bid Tabulations