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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER I�\
MEETING DATE: APRIL 3, 2012
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNS, BLANKS, AND SHEETING
HARDWARE
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval to renew an annual contract to purchase traffic signs,
blanks and sheeting hardware from Vulcan Signs for the Public Works Department,
Traffic Operations Division on an as-needed basis. Purchases will be limited to the
budgeted amount for this service.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are available !in account 174-43301-093000 (Street Maintenance/Capital
Replacement/Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance) in the budgeted amount of
$31,000.00.
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 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
for the Public Works Department, Traffic Operations Division on an as-needed basis.
Council awarded the initial contract period on April 5, 2011 with four-one year optional
renewals. If approved, this will be for the first renewal contract period.
Staff reviewed all bids received and found that Vulcan Signs 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.
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1:23:13 PM 3/28/2012