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TO: Mayor Robert J. O'Connor
FROM: Christopher E. Lirot, Road and Bridge Coordinator
DATE: February 22, 2017
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to Award the 2017 City Wide Street Resurfacing Projects to Builders Paving LLC and Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax funds
PURPOSE:
To award the Construction Contract for the 2017 Resurfacing Projects and the appropriation of Motor Fuel Taxes (MFT) by IDOT Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The city maintains nearly 1,300 lane miles of streets with a pavement wearing surface life expectancy of 20 to 25 years. This Construction Contract includes the resurfacing of 50.55 lane miles of City Streets (Exhibit B).
DISCUSSION:
Bids were opened and publicly read on February 22, 2017. The bid tabulation for the 2 bids received is attached as Exhibit A. The lowest responsible bid was submitted by Builders Paving LLC of Hillside, IL in the amount of $5,948,000.00 which is 8.3% less than the Engineer's Cost Estimate. Builders Paving is IDOT Certified and has previously completed work for the City of Aurora including Resurfacing Projects of $4.1 million in 2015 and $4.0 million in 2016. We recommend awarding the 2017 Street Resurfacing Projects to Builder Paving LLC for the unit prices submitted.
The Resolution appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funds in the amount of $2,500,000 for Maintenance is attached as Exhibit C.
The 2017 City Budget provides $2,500,000 in account no. 203-4460-431.76-09 (MFT), $2,000,000 in account 212-4460-431-73-91 (MMFT), $450,000 in account 221-1330-801-43-02 (CDBG) and $1,000,000 in account 340-4460-431-73-91 (CapA).
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Construction is expected to begin in April and be completed by September. Each street will be under construction for 4 to 10 weeks.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolutions be adopted.
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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