REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, P.E., Director
Public Works Department
BY: BRIAN E. RUSSELL, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Streets, Landscape, and Graffiti Divisions
MARK A. RIVAS, Senior Management Analyst
Public Works Department, Streets, Landscape, and Graffiti Divisions
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the award of a requirements contract to Builders Concrete Inc. of Fresno, California in the amount up to $1,275,442.03 for the purchase of Ready Mix Concrete. (Bid File 12300757)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council award a requirements contract in the amount up to $1,275,442.03 plus a 20% contingency, per year for one (1) year with the option for four (4) one-year extensions to Builders Concrete Inc. of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the purchase of Ready Mix Concrete; and to authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the contract on the City's behalf.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Public Works Department, Street Maintenance Division utilizes a requirements contract to purchase ready mix concrete material. This material is used by City crews for the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and ADA curb ramps. The prior contract expired on August 23, 2022. Staff is currently purchasing materials utilizing a 6-month extension of this contract. A re-bid was initiated to establish a new requirements contract on November 25, 2022. Funding for this contract is included in the FY2023 budget.
BACKGROUND
Ready Mix Concrete materials are used by City crews for the maintenance and repair of concrete street infrastructure throughout the City of Fresno. Funding for concrete repair is included in the annual Fiscal Year 2023 Street Maintenance budget, which is funded with State Gas Tax, SB1 and Measure C revenues.
The execution of a requirements contract establishes a firm price, secured through competitive bidding, for a speci...
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