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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 15, 2013
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR
MASONRY CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval for the renewal of an annual contract Bid #377 -2012 to
Austin Masonry Construction Inc. as primary vendor and Chibli Stone Works as the
secondary vendor for masonry construction and repair services.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this purchase are available in account 174 -74015 -060 -000 (Street Maintenance/
Capital Replacement/ Park Signage Replacement) and 121 - 48840- 312 -13- 000026 (Quality
of Life) in the estimated amount of $80,000.
BACKGROUND:
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 sent to ten vendors that
requested it. Two bids were received.
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. The
term is for one year with four optional, one year renewals. This would be the first renewal of
the four available. Construction and repairs would typically involve pavilion columns, bridge
abutments, retaining walls, signs, various brickwork, 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 renewing the annual primary
contract and the secondary contract to assure availability.
Staff recommends approval.
January 10, 2013 (9:23:31 AM)