cover
TO: Mayor John Laesch and City Council
FROM: Tim Weidner, PE, Engineering Coordinator
DATE: November 12, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company in the not to exceed amount of $411,570.00, and the appropriation of $411,570.00 of MFT Funds for the 2027-2028 Bridge Inspections.
PURPOSE:
This is a Resolution to approve the above referenced Engineering Services Agreement and to appropriate Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds as required by the Illinois Highway Code.
BACKGROUND:
The City inspects and maintains 37 roadway bridges on the local street network and various pedestrian/bicycle bridges. To ensure public safety, the City of Aurora's bridges are inspected according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The inspection data is used by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to allocate funding for bridge projects. The Engineering Department reviews the reports to monitor bridge conditions and plan for major repairs.
DISCUSSION:
The City published a Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) for the 2023-2024 Bridge Inspections services on September 19, 2022. Five (5) firms submitted their qualifications and experiences. Staff reviewed the qualifications and determined that Alfred Benesch & Company (Benesch) was the most qualified with the top 3 firm's scores attached as Exhibit 'C'. Exhibit ‘C’ also has a breakdown of the selection criteria and weighting and the score breakdowns in each category.
The QBS included an option to extend the contract in 2-year increments up to 2 times for a maximum of 6 years total. Benesch has completed the 2023-2024 bridge inspections satisfactorily and within budget. The City exercised the first contract extension option to utilize Benesch for the 2025-2026 Bridge Inspection Program. City staff recommend exercising the second and final contract extension option to utilize Benesch for the 2027-2028 Bri...
Click here for full text