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Bid Award - Annual Contract for Provision of Liquid Asphalt Material (B)
This item involves a request for the City Commission to authorize bid awards to Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. and North Florida Emulsions Inc. for Liquid Asphalt Material.
Explanation
The City of Gainesville and Alachua County jointly advertised Invitations to Bid (ITB) in July 2016 for Liquid Asphalt Material for a (2) two-year term with the option to extend the agreement for (2) two additional, (2) two-year terms. The ITB contained a provision that the City of Gainesville would negotiate a single two-party contract for the services being obtained by the City of Gainesville.
The Public Works Department wishes to execute contracts to both bidders: 1) One contract with Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. for Liquid Asphalt Material; and 2) One contract with North Florida Emulsions, Inc. for Liquid Asphalt Material.
Fiscal Note
The primary funding source is from the FY 2017 Public Works Department Operating Budget. However, some purchases may be funded through individual CIP project accounts.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. and North Florida Emulsions Inc. for Liquid Asphalt Material, subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute any and all related documents and extensions.