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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Chris Lirot, Road & Bridge Coordinator
DATE: June 21, 2017
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Construction Contract in the amount of $2,217,100.43 with Plote Construction Inc. for the Duke Parkway Extension Project
PURPOSE:
This Resolution will approve the Contract to Construct Duke Parkway at Illinois Route 59.
BACKGROUND:
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) recently awarded the City of Aurora a funding opportunity through the Department's Economic Development Program (EDP). The EDP will provide 50 percent of the funds to construct the extension of Duke Parkway and a new intersection at Illinois Route 59. These funds will provide safe adequate access to the Amazon Company, which plans to create 1,200 new positions.
DISCUSSION:
Duke Realty LP and their Engineering Consultant completed design plans and specifications for the roadway improvements. Plans were approved by IDOT. The EDP funding agreement required the City of Aurora to be the Awarding Authority. The Project was advertised locally for public bids and proposals were opened on June 21, 2017.
The bid tabulation for the 5 bids received is attached as Exhibit A. The lowest responsible bid was submitted by Plote Construction Inc. of Hoffman Estates, IL in the amount of $2,217,100.43 which is nearly 45% less than the Engineer's Cost Estimate. Plote is prequalified with IDOT and capable of completing this project. We recommend awarding the Duke Parkway Extension Project to Plote Inc. for the unit prices submitted.
The entire cost of this project will be paid for with funds from the awarded EDP funds and remaining balance funded by Duke Reality Limited Partnership. Payments for construction and engineering will be processed through the escrow account established by Duke and the City of Aurora with American Title Insurance Company, Escrow Number NCS853018.
Construction is expected to begin as soon as possible and the contrac...
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