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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of Bid No. 24-18, Pavement Marking Services to D.I.J. Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for FY24.
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DATE: January 09, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jeffery Reynolds, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize the award of Bid No. 24-18, Pavement Marking Services to D.I.J. Construction, Inc.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City solicits Pavement Marking Service bids every two (2) years in order to procure needed services for various pavement marking projects throughout the City. Services from this bid are utilized by various departments and divisions throughout the City of Killeen. Pavement markings are intended to increase the safety and efficiency of roadway traffic by delineating the roadway path and specific traffic lanes. Pavement markings can provide information to road users related to the roadway alignment, vehicle positioning, and other important driving related tasks.
While city crews have been maintaining and installing pavement markings and will continue to do so, an Invitation to Bid (ITB) was issued for Pavement Marking Services for the larger areas on City roadways, parking areas, airports, bike lanes, etc.
On December 06, 2023, bids were opened and read aloud for the City's procurement of the annual requirements of Pavement Marking Services. The City's previous pavement marking services contract will expire January 12, 2024. The total purchase of services will not exceed $350,000 City-wide in FY24 and future year expenditures will be based on the approved budget and will be subject to City Council approval.
Two (2) vendors submitted bids: Traffic Highway Maintenance and D.I.J. Construction, Inc. Bidders were instructed to bid items based upon estimated annual need per item and per item amounts.
Transportation, along with Purchasing, evaluated each bid's conformance with the bid information and instructions. Each bidder is rank...
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