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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Kurt Muth, P.E., Asst. Dir. Public Works / Asst. City Engineer
DATE: June 22, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to award the Sans Souci Dr and Cobblestone Dr Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 5 to Winninger Excavating, Inc. in the bid amount of $1,599,570.00.
PURPOSE:
To replace the existing water main due to a history of breaks and reports of water quality issues.
BACKGROUND:
The location of the water main to be replaced can be seen in the attachment, Exhibit A - Engineering Plan Set. Water services from the existing water main will be replaced and switched over to the new main, most of which are currently lead service lines and will be fully replaced to the meter with homeowner approval.
DISCUSSION:
A total of seven bids were received, opened, and reviewed on June 3rd, 2026. The lowest bid came in at 4.61% lower than the Engineer's estimate. Attached are Exhibits B & C, the posted bid document and the bid tabulation. Winninger Excavating, Inc's submitted bid can be seen in the attached Exhibit D, and their verification of good standing in Exhibit E. The lowest responsible bid received was in the amount of $1,599,570.00 by Winninger Excavating, Inc. The water main improvements will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) which has a 2026 total budgeted amount of $5,250,000.00. A budget transfer is in process to increase the funds for account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) to cover the cost of the project.
This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted. This project will utilize a City of Aurora standard contract approved by the legal department.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There may be lane closures during the duration of the project. General impacts on 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:
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