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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Jason Bauer, Engineering Coordinator
DATE: February 16, 2016
SUBJECT:
A resolution to award a Contract to Swallow Construction Corporation of 4250 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 for the Sheffer Road & Farnsworth Avenue Water Main Replacement in the amount of $1,999,999.99.
PURPOSE:
The existing 12" water main along Sheffer Road between N. Ohio Street and Farnsworth Avenue and the existing 12" water main along Farnsworth Avenue between Sheffer Road and E. Indian Trail has suffered numerous breaks in the last 10 years. The cost to repair these breaks is high due to the traffic volumes on these roadways and the size of the main. The proposed 12" water main will reduce the number of breaks and increase the reliability of water service in the area.
BACKGROUND:
The Farnsworth Avenue water main has experienced numerous breaks and is steadily being replaced in phases. The water main on Farnsworth Avenue to the north of the Indian Creek was replaced in 2014 and the water main on Farnsworth Avenue south of Sheffer Road is to be replaced in 2017. The breaks not only interrupt water service, but also cause significant damage to the pavement of these streets. Directional boring was bid as an alternate to the project, but the prices were significantly more expensive than traditional open cut installation.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed project will provide reliable water service to the residences, school, housing facility, and businesses along Sheffer Road and Farnsworth Avenue.
Swallow Construction Corporation provided the lowest responsible bid of five (5) bidders with a bid of one million, nine hundred and ninety-nine thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($1,999,999.99). The attached Exhibit A shows the tabulation of the bids received.
This project has funds available in project IC076 account 510-4058-511-7302.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The portion of the project along Sh...
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