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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: L. Eric Schoeny, P.E. Interim Superintendent of Water and Sewer Maintenance, Drainage and Underground Coordinator
DATE: November 25, 2015
SUBJECT:
A resolution adopting unit price bids for the supply of materials needed to maintain the City's water and sewer infrastructure.
PURPOSE:
This resolution is needed to provide an efficient process for the economic purchase of various materials needed to repair water and sewer infrastructure.
BACKGROUND:
The City's Water and Sewer Maintenance Division responsibilities include making repairs to Aurora's water and sewer system. These repairs require various materials such as piping, fittings, valves, hydrants, and the like. On November 23, 2015 quotes from seven material suppliers were opened by the Director of Purchasing. The subject bids provide unit prices from several suppliers for the majority of materials needed for typical repairs to the City's water and sewer infrastructure. The prices submitted will be valid through December 31st, 2016.
DISCUSSION:
Maintaining Aurora's water and sewer infrastructure is critical in order to provide safe and reliable drinking water to our customers and to comply with state and federal environmental regulations.
The 2016 budget provides funding for these purchases within the Water and Sewer Fund in the following accounts:
510-4063-511-65-60 (Water Lines)
510-4063-511-65-65 (Sewer Lines/Sanitary)
IMPACT STATEMENT:
By providing an efficient way to purchase needed water and sewer materials, this resolution will help the City provide a higher level of service to its constituents.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please considering recommending approval for the attached resolution.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution adopting unit price bids f...
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