TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid No. 18-13 to D. I. J. Construction for pavement marking services.
SUMMARY
DATE: July 17, 2018
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: David A. Olson, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize the award of a contract to D.I.J. Construction for pavement marking services, Bid 18-13
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
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 communicate the information to road users like no other traffic control device. They provide continuous information to road users related to the roadway alignment, vehicle positioning, and other important driving-related tasks. The Street operations Division requested bids for pavement marking services on Killeen roadways.
Two (2) vendors submitted bids: D.I.J. Construction and 3RD I Procurement, LLC. Bidders were instructed to bid items based upon an estimated quantity, alternate, and line item.
The lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each alternate and line item is outlined in the attached bid tabulation.
Street Operations bid a total of thirty-nine (39) alternates with individual line items. Out of the thirty-nine (39) alternates Street Operations has chosen to complete twelve (12) alternates within the current Fiscal Year. Remaining items will be reviewed in the work plans for coming fiscal years based upon budget availability.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The following alternatives were considered with this item:
1) Defer pavement marking maintenance to future fiscal years;
2) Perform pavement marking repairs in house with City employees and equipment; or
3) Award a contract for pavement marking services.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
City staff recommends Alternative 3 because it allows for the most efficient use of available funding to address this item.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
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