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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing re-award for Bid No. 22-02, Pavement Marking Services, to D.I.J. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $300,000.
Summary
DATE: February 07, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jeffery Reynolds, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize the re-award of Bid No. 22 - 02, Pavement Marking Services, to D.I.J. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $300,000.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City solicits Pavement Marking Service bids every two (2) years for various pavement marking projects utilized by departments throughout the City. Pavement markings are intended to increase the safety and efficiency of roadway traffic by delineating the roadway path and specific traffic lanes. Pavement markings provide information to road users related to the roadway alignment, vehicle positioning, and other important driving related tasks.
On January 11, 2022, City Council authorized the award for Bid No. 22-02, Pavement Marking Services to Green Dream International for a two (2) year agreement. On December 13, 2022, City staff received notification from Green Dream International that it would not be able to fulfill the remainder of the agreement.
Per the Agreement with Green Dream International, the City reserved the right to terminate the agreement with a thirty (30) day written notice. On January 11, 2023, Purchasing mailed the 30-day Notice of Termination letter to Green Dream International.
Per Bid No. 22-02, General Terms & Conditions, the City reserved the right to award a cancelled contract to the next best offeror as it deems to be in the best interest of the City. Transportation and purchasing deem it to be in the best interest of the City to enter into an agreement with D.I.J. Construction Inc.; the lowest responsible and only other bidder for Bid No. 22-02, Pavement Marking Services. The agreement would become effective the day that it is signed by the City and remain in effect until January 11...
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