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Bid Award - Annual Contract for Redi-Mix Concrete for FY 2008/2009 (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to authorize the bid award to Florida Rock Industries, Inc., as the primary supplier and Cemex, Inc., as a secondary supplier for the annual contract for Redi-Mix Concrete for FY 2008/2009.
Explanation
On May 13, 2008, the Purchasing Division solicited bids for the Annual Contract for Redi-Mix Concrete. Two (2) firms responded with bids. Florida Rock Industries, Inc., is recommended as the primary supplier, and Cemex, Inc., is recommended as the secondary supplier.
The Public Works Department Operations Division purchases approximately 2000 cubic yards of Redi-Mix concrete for use in the routine maintenance of City streets and drainage facilities. Redi-Mix concrete is used in capital projects and in repairs to City facilities as necessitated by utility installations.
Fiscal Note
Funding sources are available and will be identified as needed through the Public Works Department fiscal year operating budget and the City's Capital Improvement Plan capital project accounts.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the bid award to Florida Rock Industries, Inc., as primary supplier and Cemex, Inc., as secondary supplier for Annual Redi-Mix Concrete for FY 2008/2009; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and all related documents with Florida Rock Industries, Inc., and Cemex, Inc.