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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kurt Muth, Engineering Coordinator
DATE: August 13, 2018
SUBJECT:
A resolution to award the Morton Avenue Water Main Replacement project to Brandt Excavating, Inc., 385 E. Hoover Street, Morris, IL 60450 located in Ward 6.
PURPOSE:
To replace the 6" water main along Morton Avenue between New Haven Avenue and Illinois Avenue which has a history of breaks with an 8" water main.
BACKGROUND:
The 6" water main along Morton Avenue between New Haven Avenue and Illinois Avenue has experienced several breaks recently. This section of Morton Avenue is scheduled to be resurfaced this year so replacing this water main first is critical. A location map showing the extents of the project is attached as Exhibit A.
DISCUSSION:
Five bids were received, opened, and read aloud on August 1, 2018. The bid tabulation can be seen in the attached Exhibit B. The lowest responsible bid in the amount of $333,889.82 was submitted by Brandt Excavating, Inc. The water main improvements will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 which has a 2018 budget amount of $4,429,700.00. Also included as Exhibits C & D are the advertisement for bid and Brandt Excavating, Inc.'s submitted bid.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There will be temporary water shutdowns and lane closures impacting traffic on Morton Avenue, New Haven Avenue, and Illinois Avenue during the duration of the project.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be adopted.
cc: Building, Grounds and Infrastructure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to Award the contract for the Morton Avenue Water Main Replacement project to Brandt Excavating, Inc., 385 E. Hoover Street, Morris, IL 60450 in the amount of three hundred thirty-three thousand, eight hundred eighty-nine dollars and eighty-two cents ($333,889.82).
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, there...
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