Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Planning and Operations is responsible for pavement markings such as turn arrows and lane separation throughout the City to promote pedestrian safety and expedite vehicular traffic flow. The Purchasing Office has solicited formal competitive bids in the process of establishing universal term contracts (UTCs) for the purchase of Thermoplastic Pavment Marking Material. These materials will be used for various pavement marking operations througout the City such as the separation of traffic into lanes.
This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of monies for these pavement marking materials, per solicitation SA003907 and the terms and conditions of the pending universal term contract. The total cost of the commodities needed is $175,000.00.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Ennis Paint Inc.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Ennis Paint, Inc., dba Ennis Traffic Safety Solution contract compliance number is: 752657523 and expires: 4/27/2013
3. FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for these commodities is budgeted within the 2011 Capital Improvement Budget. This expense can be accommodated by appropriating and transferring funds needed in the amount of $175,000.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund. Bonds have yet to be sold for the whole project, necessitating a certification of $175,000.00 against the Special Income Tax Fund. Upon sale of bonds, this will be reimbursed. These Funds will then be transferred to the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund, appropriated and authorized to be expended.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to procure the needed pavement marking commodities as soon as possible to provide sufficient supply for the needs of the Capital Improvement Program for the safety of the travelling public.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with E...
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