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TO: Mayor Richard J. Irvin
FROM: Mark Matkovich, Aurora Fire Department - Assistant Chief
DATE: February 26, 2021
SUBJECT:
A resolution to remove and replace the driveway, sidewalk curb and gutter. Driveway joint repairs, pavement replacement, detector loop replacement, flagpole reinstallation, dumpster pad and enclosure, at Aurora Fire Department Station 5 by Abbey Paving & Sealcoating Company, Inc. of Aurora, Illinois in the amount of $143,344.15.
PURPOSE:
To replace the concrete driveway, sidewalk curb and gutter. Driveway joint repairs, pavement replacement, detector loop replacement, flagpole reinstallation, dumpster pad and enclosure, at Aurora Fire Department Station 5.
BACKGROUND:
Aurora Fire Station 5 opened on February 26th of 1990 and is now 31 years old. The concrete driveway at Aurora Fire Station 5 is original and is in bad shape. The concrete is spalling and cracking almost the entire way up the drive. Although it has been patched over the years, it has come time to replace the aged concrete. The walkway going to the front door is in the same shape as the driveway and needs to be replaced also. The curb or approach from 5th Avenue is a very rough transition and is not good for the suspension of our Fire vehicles, it has contributed to repairs needed in the past.
DISCUSSION:
Replacing the concrete at Aurora Fire Station 5 will ensure that a smooth surface for the vehicles to drive on and reduce repairs to vehicles due to rough concrete.
The fire department has $175,000.00 funding available in account 340-3033-422.38-05. The funds were budgeted there from the approved decision package that was carried over from 2020.
Aurora Public Works/Engineering created the bid specifications and any addendum regarding this project. The bid opening occurred on Wednesday February 24, 2021, Abbey Paving and Sealcoating Co. Inc. was the lowest bidder. Staff reviewed to confirm the requirements of the bid were met and had good references.
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