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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Hot Mix AsphaltMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 4, 2018 SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR HOT MIX ASPHALT RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of annual contracts for hot mix asphalt with Austin Asphalt, JLB Contracting, LLC and Reynolds Asphalt for the Public Works Department. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 174-43301-415-090 (Street Maintenance/Capital Replacement/Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance) for an annual estimated amount of $360,000. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this bid is to establish fixed, indefinite quantity annual pricing for hot mix asphalt. The Public Works Street Department will use this material for street repairs and road construction projects. Material will be picked -up at the plant or delivered to jobsite locations on an as -needed basis. Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a).The contract was for an initial one-year period with four, one-year renewal options. If approved, this would be the final renewal available. Based on the evaluation of the bid by Purchasing and the Public Works Department, it was determined that a primary award be made to Austin Asphalt and secondary awards be made to JLB Contracting, LLC and Reynolds Asphalt to ensure availability of materials without interruption of road projects. Staff recommends approval. KH/LW