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TO: Mayor Richard C, Irvin
FROM: Adrian Perez, Asst. Superintendent of Streets
DATE: 10/30/23
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorization for the purchase of Bulk Rock Salt from Morton Salt Inc., Chicago, IL, in the amount of $70.15 & $70.72 per ton for the 2023-2024 winter season.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval for the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amounts of $70.15 & $70.72 per ton from Morton Salt Inc. under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement Bid for the 2023-2024 winter season.
BACKGROUND:
The bulk rock salt is used during snow operations to melt snow and ice from City streets. Street Dept. will divide salt purchases between the DuPage County DOT and the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreements. By dividing our road salt orders between the two agencies it gives Streets the possibility for multiple suppliers and different pricing for the winter season.
DISCUSSION:
The City anticipates purchasing from Morton Salt Inc. Approximately 7,500 tons (50% of the City's annual order) of bulk rock slat for the 2023-2024 winter season.
Local preference does not apply since we are participating in a Joint Bid through the State of Illinois.
$650,000 has been budgeted for this expense in the 2023 using account 203-4060-431.65-32. Street Dept. does not anticipate going over budget with this approval.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Road salt assists in the improvement of driving conditions for vehicular traffic when winter weather conditions become substandard. A City Council denial for purchases would result in an increase of vehicular accidents and the lack of response time for emergency vehicles.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Street Dept requests the approval by City Council for the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amounts of $70.15 and $70.72 per ton from Morton Salt Inc., Chicago, IL, for the Division of Street Maintenance under the State of Illinois bid.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE...
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