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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Christopher E. Lirot, P.E.
DATE: December 19, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution to authorize the Director of Purchasing to execute an agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for the 2015 - 2016 Biennial Bridge Inspection Program and the City Clerk to Sign the associated Motor Fuel Tax Resolution
PURPOSE:
To insure public safety, the City of Aurora's bridges are inspected according to the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The inspection data is used by IDOT to allocate funding and resources for rehabilitation projects. In addition, the Engineering Department utilizes the reports to monitor bridge conditions and plan for bridge maintenance and repairs.
BACKGROUND:
The city maintains 30 bridges and this agreement will include all inspection services required by NBIS over the next 2 years for 27 of these bridges. 3 structures (Indian Trail at Indian Creek is on a 4 year inspection cycle, Ohio Street and Sheffer Road bridges will be under construction) will not require inspections during this period.
DISCUSSION:
The Engineering Department requested 4 firms to submit their experience and professional qualifications to inspect bridges. Alfred Benesch of Naperville, IL was determined to be the most qualified firm for this program. Benesch's rates are reasonable and their agreement will provide 602 man-hours for field inspections and preparing detailed reports of each structure. The 2015 City Budget provides $29,000.00 for this item in Account 203-4460-431.32-26 (Motor Fuel Tax Fund) and the balance in the 2016 CIP Plan.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
It may be necessary to close a bridge for one day to complete an inspection.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be adopted.
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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