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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kurt Muth, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: August 7, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to award the Broadway Avenue Water Main Improvements project located in Ward 2 to Berger Contractors, Inc. in the bid amount of two million seventy-five thousand three hundred seven Dollars and thirty-three Cents ($2,075,307.33).
PURPOSE:
To replace the existing 14" water main with new 16" ductile iron water main on Broadway Avenue which has broken several times and has a high risk of future failure due to its age. It is also desirable to replace the water main ahead of proposed roadway improvements to potentially be constructed in 2024.
BACKGROUND:
The location of this water main to be replaced can be seen in the attached Exhibit A - Location Map. Closures of entrances to the business will be kept to a minimum during construction.
DISCUSSION:
5 bids were received, opened, and read aloud on July 26, 2023. The bid tabulation can be seen in the attached Exhibit C. The lowest responsible bid in the amount of $2,075,307.33 was submitted by Berger Contractors, Inc. The water main improvements will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076 & IC080) which has a 2023 budget amount of $11,950,000.00. Also included as Exhibits B & D are the advertisement for bid and Berger Contractors, Inc.'s submitted bid.
This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
City staff is working with IDOT to obtain a permit for proposed lane closures during construction. The water main will be located in the two southbound lanes. Traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction during construction. Water shutdowns during the project will be planned and residences/businesses will be notified to minimize impact. Impacts to traffic and residents will be kept to a minimum.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution awarding the contract to Berger Contractors, Inc. in the am...
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