Item Coversheet
  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: 8/26/2024
DEPARTMENT:Public Works
DIRECTOR:Abby Owens, Director of Public Works
AGENDA ITEM:Purchase of Furnishing & Installation of Pavement Marking Material
RECOMMENDED ACTION:Purchase from Existing Contract

ITEM SUMMARY

To approve the purchase of Furnishing and Installation of Pavement Marking Material for a one (1) year contract with four (4) one-year automatic renewals for the Public Works Department in the estimated annual amount of $775,000 from A & M Maintenance Services, Inc. through an existing contract; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (City of Richardson Contract No. 72-24) Approved

BACKGROUND

Public Works staff recommend participating on the City of Richardson contract 72-24 for the Annual Requirements Contract for Furnishing and Installation of Pavement Marking Material with A & M Maintenance Services, Inc. This contract will furnish and install pavement markings (stripes, crosswalks, traffic buttons, etc.) along our roadways and in our parking lots, as necessary to maintain safe movement of motorists and pedestrians. The estimated annual expenditure is $775,000.

 

Public Works staff routinely inspect pavement markings to identify reflectivity and repair needs. Typically, 33 miles of centerline striping require replacement each year.  In addition, 30 intersections and 17 parking lots typically require pavement marking replacement each year.

 

If this contract is not awarded, Public Works staff would need to purchase specialized equipment and hire staff to maintain the pavement markings.

 

The City is authorized to purchase from a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or a local cooperative organization pursuant to Chapter 271 Subchapter F of the Texas Local Government Code and by doing so satisfies any State Law requiring local governments to seek competitive bids for items. (City of Richardson Contract No. 72-24 and the City of Plano Contract No. 2024-0568-I)

FINANCIAL SUMMARY/STRATEGIC GOALS

Funding for this item is planned in the 2024-25 Capital Maintenance Fund budget and is expected in future years, as well.  Award of the contract for Furnishing and Installation of Pavement Marking Material, in the total amount of $3,875,000, will leave a balance of $611,829 for future expenditures.

 

Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government.