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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Graig Neville, Engineer
DATE: July 6, 2015
SUBJECT:
A resolution to award a Contract to Superior Excavating, Inc. of PO Box 575, Channahon, IL 60447 for the Church Road Water Main Replacement Project in the amount of $688,405.00.
PURPOSE:
The existing 12-inch water main between Bilter Road and the creek just south of Gonella Bread Co. has suffered numerous breaks over the past 10-years, and the frequency and severity of the breaks is worsening. The proposed project will replace this fragile water main with a new 16-inch water main that will match the existing pipe size, which should reduce the number of breaks suffered in this area and increase the reliability of water service in the area.
BACKGROUND:
The existing 12-inch water main is over 45-years old. The water main on either side was upgraded in the early 1970's to 16-inch water main. This section was left in place and has been suffering numerous breaks. The breaks not only interrupt water service, but also cause significant damage to the pavement of this street, which was repaved in 2013. Lining was considered for the project, but constructing the replacement main within the parkway was determined to be a cheaper and better long-term alternative.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed project will provide reliable water service to the homes and businesses south of Bilter Road. This main is also in close proximity to the Bilter Road water tower and the additional capacity should increase the performance of the tower and the ability of the system to convey more water if necessary to other parts of the system.
Superior Excavating, Inc. was the lowest responsible bid of eight bidders with a bid of six hundred eighty eight thousand, four hundred five dollars and no cents ($688,405.00).
This project has funds available in project IC076 account 510-4058-511-7302.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The project is predominately in the parkway. However, Church Rd. and B...
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