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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Christopher E. Lirot, Road and Bridge Coordinator
DATE: April 6, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the Engineering Agreement with Engineering Resources Associates, Inc.
PURPOSE:
To authorize the engineering agreement to provide additional construction supervision and material testing related to the 2015 Resurfacing Projects.
BACKGROUND:
During construction, it is important to have personnel on-site to observe the contractor's operations for compliance with the plans and specifications, layout work, measure quantities and test materials for quality.
DISCUSSION:
The attached Engineering Services Agreement from Engineering Resources Associates, Inc. is attached (Exhibit 'A'). This agreement will provide one full time engineer to assist the city's engineering department with construction supervision on all the 2015 Resurfacing project as detailed in the scopes of services in an amount not to exceed $120,386.60.
The 2015 City Budget provides $120,386.60 for this item in account no. 203-4460-431-76.09 (MFT Funds).
IMPACT STATEMENT:
No Impact.
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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A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the Engineering Agreement with Engineering Resource Associates, Inc.
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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...
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