Title
Ready Mix Concrete
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of ready mix concrete for one-year terms to the following vendors:
‒ Concrete Supply Company,
‒ Southern Concrete Materials, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to three, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Stephen Bolt, Transportation
Explanation
§ Ready mix concrete is used in the maintenance, repair, and installation of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, driveways, traffic signal cabinet foundations, pedestrian signal foundations, and accessible ramps.
§ These contracts allow for the delivery or pick-up of concrete products. Multiple vendors are necessary to meet scheduling demands and customer service needs.
§ On October 9, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
§ Concrete Supply Company and Southern Concrete Materials were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders.
§ Total annual expenditures for the two contracts are estimated to be $2,000,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goals were established because there are no opportunities (Part B: Section 2.1 (a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Powell Bill Fund