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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Lonnie Avery, P.E., Utility Construction Coordinator
DATE: February 13, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution to Reject all Bids for the Farnsworth Avenue Water Main Lining Project.
BGI Committee - February 24, 2014
PURPOSE:
To reject all bids for the Farnsworth Avenue Water Main Lining Project.
BACKGROUND:
On January 8, 2014 three (3) bids were received, opened, and publicly read aloud. The low bid submitted was over 20% higher than the engineer's estimate. The Engineering Division revised the plans to allow for an option to directionally drill a new pipe in lieu of lining the existing main.
DISCUSSION:
On February 12, 2014 the City bid the project as a directional drilling project. Upon review of the proposals, the Engineering Division has determined the City will save approximately 15% or $164,000 by installing a new pipe as opposed to lining the existing pipe.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The rejection of the bids for lining the Farnsworth Avenue water main will save the City of Aurora money.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We respectfully request this item be forwarded to the BGI Committee for their review and recommendation for approval.
cc: Alderman Peters, Chairman
Alderman Garza
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Saville, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to Reject All Bids for the Farnsworth Avenue Water Main Lining Project.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has determined it to be in the City's best...
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