HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 24 - Aggregate MaterialsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER 7
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
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. 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:
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, City 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.
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 final renewal
available.
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.
Staff recommends approval.
KH/LW