HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 27 - Aggregate MaterialsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF AGGREGATE MATERIALS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval to renew annual contracts for aggregate materials with
Big Sandy Sand Company, DFW Materials, Hanson Aggregates LLC, Lowery Sand &
Gravel Company, Inc., Texas Sports Sands, Inc. formerly Neese Materials, Inc. and
Martin Marietta Materials.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is budgeted by each user department for an annual estimated
amount of $300,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter
B, Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a). The bid was advertised in the Fort
Worth Star Telegram on July 19 and 26, 2012. The contract was for an initial one-year
period with four, one-year renewal options. If approved, this will be the third renewal
available.
The purpose of this bid is to establish fixed annual pricing for aggregate materials used
primarily by the Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation Department,
Grapevine Golf Course and other various departments on an as -needed basis.
Purchasing and the Public Works Department awarded products based on the lowest
responsible and responsive bids submitted.
Big Sandy Sand Company, DFW Materials, Hanson Aggregates LLC, Lowery Sand &
Gravel Company, Inc., Texas Sports Sands, Inc. and Martin Marietta Materials have
agreed to renew the products they were awarded. Hanson Aggregates LLC will not
renew 6" to 8" rock. The department is agreeable with these products not being
renewed.
Staff recommends approval.
9/8/2015 4:49:04 PM