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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Ian Wade, Capital Projects Manager
DATE: July 11, 2019
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Abbey Paving & Sealcoating Company, Inc., 1949 County Line Road, Aurora, IL 60502 in the amount of $949,031.25 for improvements to Parking Lot E, located east of Broadway between New York Avenue and Galena Boulevard.
PURPOSE:
To enter into an agreement that will improve both the functionality and aesthetics of Parking Lot E, located east of Broadway between New York Avenue and Galena Boulevard. These improvements are part of the City's ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown corridor.
BACKGROUND:
Lot E is among the larger parking lots which provide direct access to Broadway in downtown Aurora (via an alley sidewalk which is to receive string lighting as part of these improvements) as well as create a perimeter sidewalk around the lot which may be utilized for access and/or patio space by adjacent businesses. In order to promote safe and alluring access to and in support of growing development along this corridor, the City plans to make improvements to the lot including wider sidewalks, planter beds and landscaping, new lighting standards, new pavement, improved drainage, removal of the outdated and unsightly metallic building fa?ade, new signage, and a single, centralized dumpster enclosure. A rendering of the future potential for Lot E has been added to the exhibits. With the large metal fa?ade removed, each individual property owner will have the ability to revitalize the rear of their buildings and have an opportunity to add a second storefront and seating areas on the patio built as a part of this project.
DISCUSSION:
A request for bids was published, 24 contractors and plan rooms viewed the documents from the City's website, with two responses read aloud on July 3, 2019. Of the bids received, Abbey Paving & Sealcoating Company, Inc. was determined to be the lo...
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