Title
Aluminum Sheeting and Signposts
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Vulcan, Inc. for the purchase of Aluminum Sheeting and Signposts for a term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Debbie Smith, Transportation
David Smith, Transportation
Explanation
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) uses aluminum sheeting for the fabrication of traffic signs, such as speed limit signs and stop signs.
§ In many cases, these signs are mounted on metal signposts.
§ The main purpose of traffic control signs are to provide information to road users so that they can safely and efficiently move along the highway, street, pedestrian facility, or bikeway.
§ On May 22, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
§ Vulcan, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $504,500.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part B: Section 2.3, The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where: (a) there are not subcontracting opportunities for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWSBEs certified to perform the scope of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provision of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Transportation Operating Budget