ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works with a Request to Approve the ANNUAL PURCHASE OF SIGNS from the Low Bid (#59-14) of VULCAN SIGNS, in the Amount of $30,498.00, and SIGN BLANKS from the Low Bid (#58-14) of US STANDARD SIGN, in the Amount of $18,734.85. [City Wide]
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BACKGROUND: The Purchasing Division solicited bids for the annual purchase of sign blanks and faces for use by the Public Works Department sign shop. The Sign Shop stocks many signs for replacement, repairs and new sign installations throughout the City.
There were nine (9) bids solicited and eight (8) responses for the sign blanks. Nine (9) bids were solicited and five (5) responses were received for the sign faces.
The bid summaries are attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding for this annual purchase is provided in the Public Works budget account 101-3351-544.49-04.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: N/A
IMPACT IF APPROVED: The Public Works Department will be able to continue repairing, replacing and installing new signs as needed.
IMPACT IF DENIED: The Public Works Department will have a limited supply of signs and materials to keep the City's street signs up to date.
ALTERNATIVES: None.
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: Vulcan Signs has current EEO #00791-160331; US Standard Sign has current EEO #01387-160331.
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
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