HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 26 - Trackless Tack EmulsionMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 17, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR
TRACKLESS TACK EMULSION
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a resolution authorizing an annual contract for
trackless tack emulsion with Blacklidge Emulsions, Inc. for the Public
Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 174-43301-415-090
(Streets PCMF) for an estimated annual amount of $30,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for
trackless tack emulsion to be ordered on an as -needed basis. This
emulsion is applied to existing asphalt services prior to all overlay work to
ensure a good bond between the existing asphalt and the new overlay.
The Public Works Department and Purchasing reviewed the contract for
specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract
would provide the best service and pricing for meeting the needs of the
City.
Purchases will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with Tarrant County, Texas as allowed by Texas Local
Government Code, Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Section
791
Tarrant County, Texas solicited bids for an annual contract for trackless
tack emulsion. Three bids were submitted and based on evaluations by
the Tarrant County Maintenance Precincts and Purchasing, Blacklidge
Emulsions, Inc. was awarded a primary contract on June 6, 2017. The
contract is for an initial one-year period with a one-year renewal option.
Staff recommends approval.
KH/LW
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO CONTRACT
FOR TRACKLESS TACK EMULSION THROUGH AN
ESTABLISHED INTERLOCAL PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 to enter into a cooperative purchasing
program agreement with other qualified entities in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County, Texas is a qualified entity as authorized by Texas
Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established an interlocal agreement
with Tarrant County, Texas and wishes to utilize established contracts meeting all State
of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County, Texas has established a primary contract no. 2017-
119, Annual Contract for Trackless Tack Emulsion with Blacklidge Emulsions, Inc; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to purchase trackless tack
emulsion for the City; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes a contract
for trackless tack emulsion with Blacklidge Emulsions, Inc. through an interlocal
cooperative purchasing agreement with Tarrant County, Texas for an estimated annual
amount of $30,000.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of trackless tack emulsion.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of April, 2018.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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