HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Concrete ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 16, 2024
SUBJECT: AWARD OF ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR CONCRETE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the award of annual contracts for
concrete services with Manning Concrete Sawing, Cl Pavement, Cut-Mor
Concrete Services LLC and Ratliff Hardscape Ltd. for the Public Works
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Permanent Capital Maintenance Fund for an
annual estimated amount of $900,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed indefinite quantity annual
pricing for concrete services primarily for the Public Works Department.
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 February 22
and February 29, 2024. RFB 21-24 was issued through the City eBid
system with 751 invitations sent out. Eight bids were received. The bid
was opened electronically and publicly on March 21 at 2 pm. The contract
will be for an initial one-year period, with four renewal options available.
Based on the evaluation of the bid by the Public Works Department and
Purchasing, it was determined that a non-exclusive award be made to the
four lowest responsible and responsive bids meeting specifications to
ensure availability of materials without interruption of road projects. The
Public Works Department and purchasing reviewed the contract for
specification compliance and pricing and determined that these contracts
would provide the best service and pricing for meeting the needs of the
City.
Staff recommends approval.
KH/LW