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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 09 - Masonry Construction and Repair Services MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER ' '__ MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2012 SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO AWARD BID 377-2012, ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR MASONRY CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR SERVICES WITH FOUR OPTIONAL ONE YEAR RENEWALS RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider award of Bid 377-2012 to Austin Masonry Construction Inc. as primary vendor and Chibli Stone Works as a secondary vendor for masonry construction and repair services on an annual contract with four optional, one year renewals. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 174-74015-060-000(Street Maintenance/ Capital Replacement/Park Signage Replacement) in the amount of$80,000. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, Section 252.021 (a)and Section 252.041 (a). The bid advertisement was posted in the Fort Worth Star Telegram on December 15 and December 22, 2011. The bid was opened publicly on January 13, 2012. There were 104 vendors notified of the bid. Bid packets were also requested by 10 vendors and of those vendors, two responded with bids. The purpose of this bid is to establish fixed annual pricing for construction and repair services that will be required on various masonry structures on an as-needed basis. Construction and repairs would typically involve pavilion columns, bridge abutments, retaining walls, signs, various brick work, and surfaces composed of pavers. Austin Masonry Construction Inc. was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and Chibli Stone Works was next lowest. Staff recommends awarding a primary contract and a secondary contract to assure availability. Staff recommends approval. DE/G R