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PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM <br /> No. 2018-15 <br /> DATE: April 27,2018 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor Moore Wolfe and City Council Members <br /> FROM: Tim Gleason, City Manager <br /> Matthew C. Newell, P.E.,Public Works Director <br /> SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting the Bid and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract <br /> with Burdick Plumbing & Heating Company,Inc., for 2018 Annual Water <br /> Main Replacement Project, <br /> City Project 2018-10 <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: <br /> It is recommended by staff that the City Council approve the attached resolution accepting the bid <br /> and awarding the contract for the 2018 Annual Water Main Replacement Project, City Project <br /> 2018-10,to Burdick Plumbing& Heating Co., Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible <br /> bidder in the amount of$2,480,422, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract, and <br /> the City Clerk to attest. <br /> PRIOR COUNCIL ACTIONS: <br /> The 2018 Capital Improvements Plan included an allocation of funds for this project. <br /> The water main replacement project is an annual project issued by the City. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> Project Description <br /> The 2018 Annual Water Main Replacement Project is focused in the Fairlawn Neighborhood area <br /> of the City. Water mains identified in need of replacement are prioritized by staff according to <br /> water main breaks and other increased operational maintenance needs. The water main will also <br /> be increased in diameter from 6"to 8"to meet current Illinois EPA and fire flowrate standards. <br /> The project includes the installation of new water mains, fire hydrants, valves, services and <br /> associated sitework in the Fairlawn neighborhood south of Grand St, west of Taylor Ave,North of <br /> Marietta St, and East of Westlawn Ave (see the attached map). <br /> — 1 — <br />