Title
Reflective Roadway and Runway Marking Material
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Swarco Industries, LLC for the purchase of reflective glass beads for an initial 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 contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Ervin Rathbone, Aviation
Liz Babson, Transportation
Bryan Tarlton, Transportation
Explanation
§ Reflective glass beads are used to mark roadways and runways for higher visibility.
§ On July 29, 2019, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
§ Swarco Industries, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $108,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where: (a) there are not subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no SBEs or MBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget and Department of Transportation Operating Budget