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 for the purchase of pavement marking materials such as thermoplastic and reflective glass beads as well as Qwik Curb which is used to separate traffic into lanes in the process of establishing universal term contracts (UTCs).
This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of monies for these pavement marking materials and longitudinal channelizers per the terms and conditions of these universal term contracts. The total cost of the commodities needed is $233,000.00.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Ennis Paint Inc., Sherwin Williams Company, and Potters Industries, and Quick Curb Inc.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Ennis Paint Inc.'s contract compliance #752657523 and expires: 4/1/2011
Sherwin Williams Company's contract compliance # 340526850 and expires: 7/13/2012
Potters Industries Inc.'s contract compliance # 221933307 and expires: 6/3/2011
Qwick Kurb, Inc's contract compliance # 593340636 and expires: 2/1/2013
3. FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for these commodities is budgeted and available within the Build America Bonds Fund.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to procure the needed pavement marking and Qwik Curb commodities as soon as possible to provide sufficient supply to meet the Division's schedules at the earliest possible time for the safety of the travelling public.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders with various vendors for the purchase of pavement marking materials and Qwik Curb per the terms and conditions of existing universal term contracts for the Division of Planning and Operation...
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