REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, M.A., Interim Director
Department of Transportation
BY: CAROLINA ILIC, AICP, Assistant Director
Department of Transportation
SHELLE O'BRIEN, Project Manager
Department of Transportation
SUBJECT
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Award a requirements contract to Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc. of Corona, California for two years with three options one-year extensions not-to-exceed $7,050,877, plus annual CPI adjustments, over a five-year maximum contract duration for transit shelters and associated passenger amenities (Bid File No. 12302459)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council award a two-year requirements contract, with provisions for three optional one-year extensions, at a maximum amount of 950 contract units not-to-exceed $7,050,877, plus annual CPI adjustments, and pending funding availability, to Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc. of Corona, California to manufacture and deliver transit shelters with associated passenger amenities.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Transportation (FAX) is seeking to award a requirements contract for transit shelters and associated amenities to Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc. The shelters and amenities from this contract will help FAX maintain its existing inventory of amenities as well as expand its offerings throughout the City of Fresno. The proposed contract value describes the theoretical maximum contract value of $7,050,877, which is based on FAX ordering the most expensive amenity multiplied by the maximum number of contract units plus local sales tax, as described further below.
BACKGROUND
FAX has a continual need for amenities at its bus stops. Due to vandalism, traffic accidents at stops, or other ways in which equipment can be damaged or destroyed, FAX must routinely replace existing shelters and amenities, such as benches, lighting, and trash cans. In addition, FAX is continually looking to expand locations for amenities through new improvement pro...
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