Title
Pavement Marking Materials
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of pavement marking materials for an initial term of three years with the following:
‒ Ennis-Flint, Inc.,
‒ Geveko Markings, Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, 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
Bryan Tarlton, Transportation
Explanation
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation maintains approximately 5,400 lane miles of city streets. This maintenance includes pavement markings such as center lines, lane lines, edge lines, crosswalks, and stop bars.
§ These contracts will provide the pavement marking materials that are used to guide motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
§ On May 21, 2021, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
§ Ennis-Flint, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for pavement marking materials, and Geveko Markings, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for pavement legend markers.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $150,000.
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 no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs and SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
These contracts meet the provisions of (a) No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Transportation Operating Budget