Title
Bid Award - Annual Contract for Redi-Mix Concrete for FY 2011/2012 (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to authorize the bid award to Florida Rock Industries for the annual contract for Redi-Mix Concrete for FY 2011/2012.
Explanation
On November 30, 2011 the Purchasing Division solicited bids for the Annual Contract for Redi-Mix Concrete. One (1) firm responded with a bid. Florida Rock Industries has been providing this service and the current bid is less than a 1% increase in price.
The Public Works Department Operations Division purchases approximately 2,000 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 FY 2012 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 for Annual Redi-Mix Concrete for FY 2011/2012; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and all related documents with Florida Rock Industries, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.