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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: John Hoffmann, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: February 7, 2022
SUBJECT:
A resolution to award the East New York Street Water Main Replacement project located in Wards 2 and 7 to Swallow Construction Corporation, 490 Topsoil Drive, West Chicago, IL 60185 in the bid amount of two million, two hundred eighteen thousand, seven hundred three dollars and fifty-five cents ($2,218,703.55).
PURPOSE:
To replace the 6" and 12" water main along East New York Street from Ohio Street to Edgewood Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
The location of the water main to be replaced can be seen in the attached Exhibit A - Location Map. This water main has had numerous breaks in the past several years and are being replaced prior to roadway resurfacing in 2022. Closures of residential and commercial driveways will be kept to a minimum during construction. Lane closures will be needed through the duration of the project.
DISCUSSION:
Eight total bids were received, opened, and read aloud on January 26, 2022. The bid tabulation can be seen in the attached Exhibit B. The lowest responsible bid in the amount of $2,218,703.55 was submitted by Swallow Construction Corporation. The water main improvements ($2,218,703.55) will be funded with account 510-4058-511-73-02 (IC076) which has a 2022 budget amount of $5,858,400.00. Also included as Exhibits C, D, E & F are the Advertisement for Bid, Swallow Construction Corporation Submitted Bid, Addendum No. 1 and Addendum No. 2.
This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There will be two lanes closed throughout the duration of the project on East New York Street as well as periodic lane closures on Ohio Street, Trask Street, Loucks Street, Sumner Avenue, Kendall Street, Calhoun Street, Farnsworth Avenue and Vermont Avenue. Temporary road closures may be periodically needed and will be kept to a minimum. Water shutdowns during the ...
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