ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works a with a Request to APPROVE the PURCHASE of Type B Highway Pavement Marking Glass Beads from POTTERS INDUSTRIES LLC, Utilizing the State of Illinois’ Joint Purchasing Contract, and the SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE of Type 4 Pavement Marking Glass Beads from POTTERS INDUSTRIES LLC, in the Total Amount of $60,258.00.
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BACKGROUND: The Traffic Engineering Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for traffic pavement markings throughout the City, as well as for subcontracting pavement marking services to other municipalities, such as the County of Peoria. The highway pavement marking glass beads being purchased provide the required reflectivity standard for pavement markings. The beads are used in conjunction with the plural component modified urethane system to produce a very efficient (can be quickly applied) and durable (long service life) marking on the pavement. This will meet all State of Illinois requirements for lane marking.
The Type B beads are available through the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract #PSD4018132. Although the Type 4 beads are not available on the State contract at this time, Staff recommends keeping one supplier for beads to ensure consistency of the product.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding for this project is provided in account 101-3351-544.49-04.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: N/A
IMPACT IF APPROVED: The City of Peoria will have properly marked roads with a durable product and will meet State reflectivity standards.
IMPACT IF DENIED: The City would bid the items.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: State of Illinois Contract
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2014 - 2029 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Financially Sound City Government, Effective City Organization
2. Attractive Neighborhoods with Character: Safe and Livable
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Invest in our infrastructure and transportation.
2. Have an efficient government.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works