Aurora, Illinois

File #: 25-0162    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/17/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/11/2025 Final action: 3/11/2025
Title: A Resolution to award the N. Kingsway Dr. and Kenilworth Pl. Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 5, to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., in the bid amount of one million forty-eight thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero cents ($1,048,465.00).
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A - 25-016 Location Map - N. Kingsway Dr. and Kenilworth Pl. Water Main Replacement, 2. Exhibit B - 25-016 Proof of Advertisement - N. Kingsway Dr. and Kenilworth Pl. Water Main Replacement, 3. Exhibit C - 25-016 Bid Tab - N. Kingsway Dr. and Kenilworth Pl. Water Main Replacement, 4. Exhibit D - 25-016 Submitted Bid - N. Kingsway Dr. and Kenilworth Pl. Water Main Replacement
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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin

FROM: Kurt Muth, P.E., Engineering Coordinator

DATE: February 24, 2025

SUBJECT:
A resolution to award the N. Kingsway Dr. and Kenilworth Pl. Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 5, to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., in the bid amount of one million forty-eight thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero cents ($1,048,465.00).

PURPOSE:
To replace the existing water main in the area which has a history of frequent breaks.

BACKGROUND:
The location of the water main to be replaced can be seen in the attachment, Exhibit A - Location Map. There are a total of 30 water services off of the existing water main that will be replaced and switched over to the new main, most of which are currently lead service lines.

DISCUSSION:
A total of ten bids were received, opened, and read aloud on February 12, 2025. Attached are Exhibits B & C, the proof of advertisement for bid and the bid tabulation. Gerardi Sewer & Water Co.'s submitted bid can be seen in the attached Exhibit D. The lowest responsible bid received was in the amount of $1,048,465.00 by Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. The water main improvements will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-01 (IC012) which has a 2025 budget amount of $850,000.00, and $198,465.00 from account 510-4058-511-73-01 (IC080) which has a total budgeted amount of $4,000,000.00.

This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted.

IMPACT STATEMENT:
There will be no major lane closures during the duration of the project. The project location is in a quiet, residential area. Impacts to 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:
I request the proposed resolution awarding the contract to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. in the bid amount of one million forty-eight thousand four hundred sixty-five dol...

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