HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Traffic Conduit Installation ServicesMEMO TO:
FROM:
MEETING DATE:
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER '�6�,
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
AWARD OF RENWAL OF AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC CONDUIT INSTALLATION
SERVICES FOR THE TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
City Council to consider renewal of an annual contract to Multiple Cable Systems for the
purchase of traffic conduit installation services on an as needed basis. The total annual
cost will be limited to the budgeted amount of $30,000 for this service.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are available in account 174- 43301- 093 -000 (Street Maintenance Capital
ReplacementlTraffic Sign and Signal Mai ntenancelTransportation Infrastructure
Maintenance.
BACKGROUND:
Bids were taken !in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter
B, Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a). Notice to bidders was published in the
Fort Worth Star Telegram on August 30, 2010 and September 6, 2010. Staff issued bid
documents to five contractors. Two contractors responded to the invitation.
The invitation requested pricing for the installation of various types and sizes of traffic
conduit to be ordered on an as needed basis by the Traffic Department. Of the bids that
were received, Multiple Cable Systems provided the lowest estimated annual cost that
met all of the bid specifications.
The bid specifications allowed for an initial one -year contract with four, one -year options
to renew. If approved, this would be the first renewal period. Multiple Cable Systems has
conducted business with the City in the past, and has provided excellent service and has
agreed to renew the current contract with no increase in pricing.
Staff recommends approval to renew the annual contract.
September 1, 2011 (1:37PM)