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Bid Award - Annual Contract for Redi-Mix Concrete for FY2005/2006 (B)
This item is to establish a primary and secondary annual services contract for the provision of Redi-Mix Concrete.
Explanation
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 also used in capital projects and in repairs to City facilities as necessitated by utility installations.
The Purchasing Division received bids from two (2) vendors. Florida Rock Industries is recommended as the primary supplier, and Cemex is recommended as the secondary supplier.
Fiscal Note
All purchases will be charged to the appropriate operating budget or capital improvement account.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) award a contract for redi-mix concrete to Florida Rock Industries as Primary Supplier; 2) award a contract for redi-mix concrete to Cemex as Secondary Supplier; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and all related documents with Florida Rock Industries and Cemex.
Alternative Recommendation A: The City Commission: 1) award a contract for redi-mix concrete to Cemex as Primary Supplier; 2) award a contract for redi-mix concrete to Florida Rock Industries as Secondary Supplier; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and all related documents with Cemex and Florida Rock Industries. Fiscal impact would be approximately a 5% increase in materials cost.
Alternative Recommendation B: The City Commission refers the request back to staff for further review. This process was rebid as only one firm bid previously. There are no interested additional vendors. The fiscal impact is deferred with this action.