HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Traffic Signs, Blanks and Sheeting Hardware CC ITEM #10
MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM. BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY
MEETING DATE. MARCH 19, 2013
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT RFB #36 -
2 11 FOR TRAFFIC SIGNS, BLANKS, AND SHEETING
HARDWARE
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval for the renewal of an annual contract RFB #364-2011
with Vulcan, Inc. for traffic signs, blanks and sheeting hardware.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are available in account 174-43301-093-000 (Street Maintenance/Capital
Replacement/Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance) in the estimated amount of
$31,000.
BACKGROUND:
Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subeh apt er
B, Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a). The bid advertisement was posted in
the Fort Worth Star Telegram on February 24 and March 3, 2011. The bid was opened
publicly on March 11, 2011.
The purpose of this bid is to establish fixed annual pricing for traffic signs and materials
on an as-needed basis forte Traffic Operations Division. Council awarded the contract
on April 6, 2011 for one year with four, one year optional renewals. If approved, this will
be for the second option of the four available.
to reviewed all bids received and found that Vulcan, Inc. was the lowest
responsive/responsible bidder meeting specifications. This vendor has provided
materials to the City on past contracts with satisfactory results and has agreed to renew
the contract with no increase in pricing.
Staff recommends approval.
MP/LW
9:35:06 AM 3/13/2013