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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Tim Weidner, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: February 7, 2022
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to award a contract to Misfits Construction Company in the amount of $334,950.00 for the McCoy Drive Pedestrian Bridge Repairs Project.
PURPOSE:
To award a Construction Contract for bridge maintenance work needed on the McCoy Drive Pedestrian Bridge.
BACKGROUND:
The City maintains a number of roadway and pedestrian bridges throughout the City. Each of these structures needs to be inspected and have maintenance occasionally performed. Recently the McCoy Drive Pedestrian bridge has seen deterioration that requires remediation. City staff worked with HR Green, Inc. of Aurora, IL to perform an inspection of the bridge. HR Green created a memo which had some remediation options and estimated costs. A location map and pictures of some deterioration is included as Exhibit C.
Based on HR Green's recommendation and City staff input, the City went out to bid for 4 different alternates.
- Alternate A is rehabilitation of the existing bridge. The existing steel elements would be washed and painted, and additional steel stringers would be added to the bridge for support.
- Alternate B is the same as Alternate A with some additional painting.
- Alternate C is the removal of the existing bridge and replacement of the same exact bridge and material (weathering steel).
- Alternate D is also the removal of the existing bridge and replacement of the same exact bridge, except the new bridge would be painted instead of weathering steel.
DISCUSSION:
This project was advertised on December 19, 2021 in the Aurora Beacon News, several vendors viewed the documents from the City's website and bids were opened and publicly read on January 26, 2022. The bid tabulation for the five bids received is attached as Exhibit 'A'.
Based on review of the bids, City staff is recommending approval of Alternate D (a new painted bridge). When comparing the alternates, the lowest prices for Alternates A & B (the rehabilitation options) were essentially the same as Alternates C & D (a new bridge). The price difference between weathering steel and painted is relatively low, which is why we would recommend Alternate D.
The lowest responsible bid was submitted by Misfits Construction Co. of Chicago, IL in the amount of $304,500.00 which is 14.7% less than the Engineer's Cost Estimate. Staff is recommending adding a 10% contingency of $30,450.00 and awarding in the total amount of $334,950.00.
The local preference ordinance does apply to this bid, however none of the bidders were local. Misfits Construction Co. is located at 333 South Wabash Ave, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60604.
We recommend awarding the McCoy Pedestrian Bridge Repairs Project to Misfits Construction Co. for the unit prices submitted. A copy of Misfits Construction Co.'s submitted bid is attached as Exhibit 'B'.
The improvements will be funded with account 340-4460-431.73-80 (G016 - Bridge Rehabilitation) which has a 2022 budget of $500,000.00.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Construction will take place sometime between June 6th and August 12th during school summer vacation. Construction is anticipated to take place under traffic with lane closure, with some minor impacts to traffic are expected.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please forward this resolution to the Infrastructure and Technology Committee for their review and recommendation.
cc: Infrastructure and Technology Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to award a contract to Misfits Construction Company in the amount of $334,950.00 for the McCoy Drive Pedestrian Bridge Repairs Project.
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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, it is necessary and desirable to repair the McCoy Drive Pedestrian Bridge; and
WHEREAS, bids were received and publicly opened and read on January 26, 2022 with bid tabulation attached hereto and incorporated as Exhibit 'A'; and
WHEREAS, Misfits Construction Co., 333 South Wabash Ave, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60604 was the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of Three Hundred Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($304,500.00); and
WHEREAS, the award amount will be for the full bid of $304,500.00 and a $30,450.00 contingency for a total award of $334,950.00; and
WHEREAS, the 2022 City Budget provides funds in account 340-4460-431.73-80 (G016 - Bridge Rehabilitation).
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 Misfits Construction Co. for the unit prices shown within the bid as set forth in Exhibit 'B'.