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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.3 AdvertiseForBids90-9 CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT City Council Meeting~Date: August 27, 1990 SUBJECT: Authorization to Solicit Bids Contract 90-09 Annual Striping Contract Report by Public Works Director Lee Thompson EXHIBITS ATTACHED: Specifications will be available at the City Council meeting. RECOMMENDATION: ~ FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Authorize Staff to advertise for bids. 1990-91 Budget from Street Maintenance Operating Budget: $100,000 Engineer's Estimate of Costs: Striping and Marking Thermoplastic (to be done with overlay contract) $ 70,000 Miscellaneous Striping (to be done as a part of Contract 90-09) $ 30,000 Total: $100,000 DESCRIPTION: Miscellaneous striping work has been performed through MCE's subcontractor in previous years. The current agreement with MCE provides for the City to obtain bids on projects where the materials provided exceed $5,000. The Public Works director has prepared specifications which will allow this work to go out to competitive bid in 1990-91. This is similar to the a~nual slurry seal and street repair contracts. The operating budget for striping and marking includes the work for the overlay contract as well as The miscellaneous day-to-day striping needs that are covered in this contract. The quantities are based on known striping needs, with an extension for probable needs. The bid specifications include a provision for a move-in charge for individual orders under $1,000. The prices bid on this contract will remain in effect for a period of one year. The Contractor selected will be used to respond to the City's various striping needs as they arise. The contract will also include planned striping such as the annual restriping of school zones and major arterials. This contract will be primarily painted striping, and the overlay contract will include mostly thermoplastic striping. The thermoplastic process is being used on major arterials and other streets after they are overlaid. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the solicitation of bids for the Annual Striping Contract.