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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Timothy Forbes, Superintendent of Streets
DATE: 7-24-17
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Salt in the amount of $51.49 Per Ton for the 2017-2018 winter season from Detroit Salt Company. Detroit, Michigan.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval for the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $51.49 per ton from Detroit Salt Company for the Division of Street Maintenance under the DuPage County Department of Transportation Bid for the 2017-2018 winter season.
BACKGROUND:
The bulk rock salt is used to melt snow & ice from city streets, making them safe for vehicular traffic. We will be dividing our road salt purchases again this year between DuPage County Department of Transportation and The State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreements. By dividing our road salt orders between 2 government agencies soliciting bids, we have 2 different suppliers. This would provide an alternate source for salt deliveries should 1 of the providers be unable to make timely deliveries.
DISCUSSION:
The City anticipates purchasing from Detroit Salt Company approximately 6,000 tons (50% of the City's annual order) of bulk rock salt for the 2017-2018 winter season.
Dollars have been appropriated for this expenditure in account 203-4460-431-6532.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Road salt improves driving conditions for vehicular traffic.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The City Council approves the purchase of bulk road salt in the amount of $51.49 per ton from Detroit Salt Company. Detroit, Michigan for the division of Street Maintenance under the DuPage County, Department of Transportation bid.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt in the amount of $51.49 Per Ton for the 2017-2018 Season.
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