Title
Roadway Median Object Markers
Action
Action:
A. Award a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Qwick Kurb Inc. for the purchase of roadway median object markers for a term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to three, one year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Ronnie Ashburner, Transportation
Explanation
§ Median object markers are used by the Charlotte Department of Transportation to give clear indications of separations of lanes and the location of roadway medians on City streets.
§ Markers are bolted into asphalt or concrete to assist with traffic flow by providing clarity of lane locations in highly congested areas for both daytime and nighttime driving.
§ On May 9, 2017, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; one bid was received from Qwick Kurb Inc. Based on post-bid assessment of the industry, it was determined that suppliers of this product are limited, and the one bid received is responsive and of good value.
§ Estimated annual expenditures are $102,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal is established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part B: Section 2.1 (a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Department of Transportation Operating Budget