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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kurt Muth, PE, Engineering Coordinator
DATE: March 10, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to execute a contract to RJN Group, Inc. in the amount of $271,500 for the 2025 and 2026 Overlay Manhole Inspections located throughout the City of Aurora.
PURPOSE:
To execute a contract to allow RJN Group, Inc. to provide engineering services for inspecting and providing repair recommendations for approximately 2,500 sanitary and storm manholes that are located within the limits of the City's Overlay Program for 2025 and 2026. The project manager from RJN Group, Inc, has successfully provided similar services to the City in past.
BACKGROUND:
Request for Qualifications are not subject to the Local Preference policy.
DISCUSSION:
The City published a request for qualifications that was advertised on January 17, 2025, and five firms submitted statements of qualifications. RJN Group, Inc. was selected as the most qualified firm by a three (3) person review panel. Exhibit A shows how the Statements of Qualification were scored. After being notified of their selection, RJN Group, Inc. prepared the proposal included as Exhibit B. This proposal includes a baseline scope of services with a not-to-exceed fee of $271,500. Account 510-4063-511-73-14 (IB018) has a current 2025 balance of $2,500,000.
The Local Preference Ordinance does not apply to Request for Qualification selection.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There may be lane closures during the duration of the contract where manhole inspections are being performed.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I recommend approval of this resolution.
cc: Infrastructure & Technology Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to award a contract to RJN Group, Inc. in the amount of $271,500 for the 2025 and 2026 Overlay Manhole Inspections located throughout the City of Aurora.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 person...
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