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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Graig Neville, Engineer
DATE: August 12, 2015
SUBJECT:
A resolution to award a contract to Len Cox & Sons Excavating of 1203 Theodore St., Crest Hill, IL 60403 for the Phillip's Park Water Main Replacement project in the amount of $74,412.50.
PURPOSE:
Replacement of failed 6-inch water main between the Phillip's Park visitor's center and the maintenance building.
BACKGROUND:
The 6-inch water main has failed repeatedly causing water quality problems at the visitor's center. Additionally, the existing line crosses under the Parks Department's green house. The proposed installation of 745-feet of 6-inch water main will relocate the line away from the current greenhouse, account for future greenhouse expansion, and improve water quality to the visitor's center.
DISCUSSION:
These improvements will fix the break in the loop, improving visitor center water quality as the current water supply is acting as a dead end connection. This causes the water to stagnate and requires a more rigorous flushing schedule.
The lowest responsible bidder of five (5) bidders was selected for the project. The project has funds available in IC076 account 510-4058-511.73-02.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The proposed project will improve water quality and fire protection at the Phillip's Park visitor center and Parks Department maintenance and greenhouse facility by closing the break in the loop caused by the failed existing water main.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We request authorization for the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Len Cox & Sons Excavating of 1203 Theodore St. Crest Hill, IL 60403 for construction of the Phillip's Park Water Main Replacement project in the amount of seventy four thousand four hundred twelve dollars and fifty cents ($74,412.50).
cc: Alderman Garza, Chairman
Alderman Johnson
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bohman, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _____...
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