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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Brett Weiler Superintendent of Streets
DATE: 9/30/2014
SUBJECT:
Authorization to Purchase Bulk Rock Salt In The Amount of $57.50 Per Ton from Cargill Incorporated Salt Division, North Olmsted, Ohio
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval for the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $57.50 per ton from Cargill Incorporated Salt Division for the Division of Street Maintenance under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement bid for the 2014 - 2015 winter season.
BACKGROUND:
The bulk rock salt is used to melt accumulated snow & ice from city streets making them safe for vehicular traffic. In previous years, the City has purchased from a single vendor. However, due to delivery problems experienced this past winter, we decided to divide our road salt purchases between DuPage County Department of Transportation and the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The City anticipates purchasing approximately 9,000 tons of bulk rock salt at the price of $57.50 per ton for the 2014 - 2015 winter season from Cargill Incorporated Salt Division, North Olmsted Ohio. By dividing our bulk rock salt orders between 2 different suppliers we will have an alternate source for salt delivery should 1 of the providers be unable to make timely deliveries that we experienced last past winter.
A budget amendment has been initiated to provide funds for this expenditure in account 203-4460-431-6532
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Road salt improves driving conditions for vehicular traffic.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council approve the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $57.50 per ton from Cargill Incorporated Salt Division, North Olmsted Ohio for the Division of Street Maintenance under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO....
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