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Bid Award - Public Works Annual Contract for Redi-Mix Concrete Material (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to authorize the bid award to Argos North America Corp. as the primary supplier and Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete, LLC. as the secondary supplier for the annual contract for Redi-Mix Concrete.
Explanation
On July 26, 2017, the Purchasing Division solicited bids for an initial one-year contract beginning October 1, 2017 for Redi-Mix Concrete with the option to renew for three additional one- year periods. Two (2) suppliers responded with bids, Argos North America Corp. and Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete, LLC. Argos North America Corp. is recommended as the overall lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications as set forth in the Invitation to Bid and Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete, LLC. is the second lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting the specifications as set forth in the Invitation to Bid. The solicitation provided the option for Public Works to hire a primary and secondary supplier as the plants often go down and Public Works needs concrete daily.
The Public Works Department Operations Division purchases approximately 2000 cubic yards annually 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 FY 2018 Operating budget and the City's Capital Improvement Plan capital project accounts.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute contracts and all related documents with Argos North America Corp. as the primary supplier and Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete, LLC. as the secondary supplier, subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.