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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Lonnie Avery, P.E., Utility Construction Coordinator
DATE: January 15, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Awarding a Contract for the Ashland Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project to Superior Excavating Company.
BGI Committee - January 27, 2014.
PURPOSE:
Award a contract for the above referenced project. The replacement of this sewer will help to reduce or eliminate surcharging of the sanitary sewer in this area.
BACKGROUND:
The existing sanitary sewer servicing the residents in this area experiences frequent backups. The existing sewer was installed back pitched which has caused a continuous maintenance problem for many years.
DISCUSSION:
The replacement of this sewer will reduce or eliminate the need for constant maintenance by City crews allowing more time for more preventative maintenance, therefore reducing cost to the City.
Seven bids were received, and publicly opened and read on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. The low bid was submitted by Superior Excavating Co. in the amount of $398,288.00. The 2014 budget contains funding for this project in IB018 Account no. 510-4063-511.73-14 (Water and Sewer Fund).
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This project will reduce the amount of reactive maintenance and allow more time for preventative maintenance by City crews. Surcharging of the sewer will be reduced or eliminated and the City will experience a reduction in costs associated with maintaining this sewer.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We respectfully request that this item be forwarded to the BGI Committee for their review and recommendation for approval.
cc: Alderman Peters, Chairman
Alderman Garza
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Saville, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to Award a Contract for the Ashland Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project to Superior Excavating Co. of P.O. Box 575, Channahon, IL. 60410
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