Aurora, Illinois

File #: 24-0035    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/16/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/13/2024 Final action: 2/13/2024
Title: A Resolution to award a contract to RJN Group, Inc. in the amount of $288,500 for the 2024 and 2025 Overlay Manhole Inspections located throughout the City of Aurora.
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A - Ad for Bid, 2. Exhibit B - SOQ Scoring, 3. Exhibit C - Professional Services Agreement, 4. Exhibit D - RJN Scope of Work & Propsosal
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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin

FROM: Kurt Muth, P.E., Engineering Coordinator

DATE: January 16, 2024

SUBJECT:
A Resolution to execute a contract to RJN Group, Inc. in the amount of $288,500 for the 2024 and 2025 Overlay Manhole Inspections located throughout the City of Aurora.

PURPOSE:
To execute a contract to allow RJN Group, Inc. to provide engineering services for inspecting and providing repair recommendations for approximately 2,500 sanitary and storm manholes that are located within the limits of the City's Overlay Program for 2024 and 2025. The project's lead engineer from RJN successfully provided similar services to the City in past.

BACKGROUND:
Request for Qualifications are not subject to the Local Preference policy.

DISCUSSION:
The City published a request for qualifications that was advertised on October 15, 2023, and five firms submitted statements of qualifications. A copy of the advertisement is attached as Exhibit A. RJN Group, Inc. was selected as the most qualified firm by a three (3) person review panel. Exhibit B shows how the Statements of Qualification were scored. After being notified of their selection, RJN Group, Inc. prepared the proposal included as Exhibit C. This proposal includes a baseline scope of services with a not-to-exceed fee of $288,500. Account 510-4063-511-73-14 (IB018) has a current 2024 balance of $2,500,000.00.

IMPACT STATEMENT:
There may be lane closures during the duration of the contract where manhole inspections are being performed.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
I recommend approval of this resolution.


cc: Infrastructure & Technology Committee



CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS

RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to award a contract to RJN Group, Inc. in the amount of $288,500 for the 2024 and 2025 Overlay Manhole Inspections located throughout the City of Aurora.
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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...

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