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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kurt Muth, PE, Engineering Coordinator
DATE: May 12, 2025
SUBJECT:
A resolution to award the Beau Ridge North Water Main Improvements project, located in Ward 6, to Miller Pipeline LLC, in the bid amount of $3,173,802.50.
PURPOSE:
To replace the existing water main in the area which has a history of frequent breaks.
BACKGROUND:
The location of the water main to be replaced can be seen in the attachment, Exhibit A - Location Map. There are a total of 128 water services off the existing water main that will be replaced and switched over to the new main, most of which are currently lead service lines.
DISCUSSION:
A total of six bids were received, opened, and reviewed on April 30, 2025. Attached are Exhibits B & C, the posted bid document and the Evaluation Tabulation. Miller Pipeline LLC's Submitted Bid can be seen in the attached Exhibit D. The lowest responsible bid received was in the amount of $3,173,802.50 by Miller Pipeline LLC. This was 4.52% below the Engineer's Estimate of $3,323,910. The water main improvements will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) which has a 2025 total budgeted amount of $4,150,000.00.
This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There will be no major lane closures during the duration of the project. The project location is in a quiet, residential area. Impacts to traffic and residents will be kept to a minimum with lifted parking restrictions as required. Water shutdowns during the project will be planned and coordinated with the residents affected.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution awarding the contract to Miller Pipeline LLC in the bid amount of $3,173,802.50 be adopted.
cc: Infrastructure & Technology Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to award the Beau Ridge North Water Main Improvements p...
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