The Backyard Drainage Improvements project will construct public sewer improvements to enable residents to connect private drainage improvements that would otherwise have been cost prohibitive. In every case, the improvements will alleviate a flooding issue that adversely affects a homeowner’s structure, multiple adjacent properties, or the public right-of-way. Bids for the “Backyard Drainage Improvements-2018” project were duly advertised, and publicly opened on August 13, 2018.

TABULATION OF BIDS:

Mauro Sewer Construction, Inc.          $289,992.00
Martam Construction, Inc.                   $358,914.00
Trine Construction, Corp.                    $ 398,905.00
Lifco Construction, Inc.                       $410,110.00
Vian Construction, Inc.                       $411,014.00


The unit prices were reviewed and compared to past prices from similar construction projects, accounting for the passage of time and difference in quantities, and costs were found to be reasonable.

Mauro Sewer Construction Inc. has successfully performed underground work for the Village in the past and has been determined to be a responsible vendor.

Funding for the Backyard Drainage Improvements project is included in the current budget under account number 426-5001-571-50-25 SW11-02.


RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Village Board award a contract for Backyard Drainage Improvements to Mauro Sewer Construction, Inc. in the amount of $289,992.00