June 11, 2015
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: SCOTT W. KRAUTER, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Street Maintenance Division
BY: BRIAN E. RUSSELL, Manager
Public Works Department, Street Maintenance Division
SUBJECT
Title
Award a requirements contract to Safeway Sign Company of Adelanto, California in the amount of $625,465.21 for Traffic/Name Signs and reflective sheeting materials.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council award a requirements contract in the amount of $625,465.21 to Safeway Sign Company of Adelanto, California for Traffic/Street Name Signs and Reflective Sheeting, and to authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the contract on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Works, Street Maintenance Division, routinely uses traffic and street name signs, as well as other sign materials for both new installation and for the replacement of damaged signs throughout the City. Purchases made will be at contract prices and are included in both the existing FY15 and proposed FY16 budgets.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Works, Street Maintenance Division, is seeking to renew a requirements contract for Traffic/Name Signs and reflective sheeting materials. The previous contract was with Safeway Sign Company and has expired. These materials are used on an ongoing basis by the Street Maintenance Division for new installation and replacement of damaged signs throughout the City. The execution of a requirements contract establishes a firm price secured through competitive bidding for a specified time; and, allows the City to make purchases as needed. Since this is a requirements contract, the quantities included in the bid are only estimates. The City is not obligated to purchase the quantities that are listed. Therefore, if budget allocations are less than the contract awa...
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