Title
Aluminum Sheeting and Sign Posts
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Vulcan Aluminum for the purchase of aluminum sheeting and sign posts for a three-year term, 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 contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Ronnie Ashburner, Transportation
Explanation
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation uses aluminum sheeting for the fabrication of traffic signs, which are mounted on sign posts.
§ The main purpose of traffic control devices such as signs is to provide information to road users so that they can safely and efficiently move along a highway, street, pedestrian facility, or bikeway.
§ On June 25, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
§ Vulcan Aluminum was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Estimated annual expenditures are $275,000.
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: Transportation Operating Budget