REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
February 2, 2017
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, P.E., Director
Public Works Department
BY: ANDREW J. BENELLI, PE, City Engineer/Assistant Director
Public Works Department
BRIAN E. RUSSELL, Public Works Manager
Public Works Department, Street Maintenance Division
SUBJECT
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Award a requirements contract to Builders Concrete Inc. of Fresno, California for $548,127.16 for the purchase of ready mix concrete materials. Bid File No. 9390 (City Wide)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council award a requirements contract for $548,127.16 for one year with the option for four one-year extensions to Builders Concrete Inc. of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the purchase of Ready Mix Concrete materials and to authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the contract on the City's behalf.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Street Maintenance Division of Public Works uses a requirements contract to purchase ready mix concrete material which is used by City crews for the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and ADA curb ramps.
The prior requirements contract has expired. This contract was re-bid and the award of this contract will allow the City to continue to make ready mix concrete material purchases. The terms of this contract will be for one year with provisions for four one-year increment extensions if the performance is satisfactory.
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 2017 Street Maintenance budget, which is funded with State Gas Tax and Measure C. In some cases, there are one-time capital projects that may be funded with General Fund.
The execution of a requirements contract establishes a firm price, secured through competitive bidding, for a specified time and al...
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