Aurora, Illinois

File #: 14-00594    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/16/2014 In control: Finance Committee
On agenda: 7/22/2014 Final action: 7/22/2014
Title: A Resolution awarding Thorne Electric Inc. the low bid for the East New York and Galena Boulevard two way conversion.
Sponsors: Eric Gallt
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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner

FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer

DATE: July 16, 2014

SUBJECT:
A Resolution awarding Thorne Electric Inc. the low bid for the East New York Street and Galena Boulevard Two Way Conversion.

PURPOSE:
To Award the low bid to Thorne Electric Inc. the low bid for the East New York Street and Galena Boulevard Two Way Conversion

BACKGROUND:
The project awarded is for the second phase of the one conversion projects. The project being awarded will convert New York Street from Broadway to Smith Street from one way operation to two way and will include a new signal at New York Street and Smith Street. In addition Galena Boulevard from Broadway to Ohio Street will be converted to two way operations. The project itself went thru two public open houses to receive comments from the public.

DISCUSSION:
The project is scheduled to begin this year be completed early 2015.

Two bids were received, of which, Thorne Electric was the low bidder at $1,012,099.86. The bid tabs is attached.

The following account number will be utilized for this project:

GC071/GC074 Two Way Conversions 340-4020-418-76.39

IMPACT STATEMENT:
It should be noted that parking will be eliminated on New York Street throughout the limits of the conversion. However, very few parking spots will be lost on Galena Blvd.

The improvements will have a nominal impact on the City's operation budget.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends award of the low bid to Thorne Electric Inc for the East New York Street and Galena Boulevard Two Way Conversion.


cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate




CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS

RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution awarding Thorne Electric Inc. the low bid for the East New York and Galena Boulevard two way conversion.

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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more ...

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