Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CARDINAL ASPHALT COMPANY, INC. FOR ASPHALT STREET REPAIRS.
Executive Summary:
The Public Works Department budgets annually for contract asphalt road repairs for city streets. The Public Works Department seeks City Council approval to award this contract to Cardinal Asphalt Company.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution 12-164 to advertise for bids including asphalt full depth replacement road repairs.
Purpose & Explanation
The Streets budget in the Service Division of Public Works contracts for full depth street repair services with the best and lowest bidder. The Service Department patches city streets with cold patch in the winter and Durapatch emulsion in the summer. In some cases certain areas that are beyond these methods of temporary repair are scheduled for full depth removal and replacement by a specialized asphalt contractor. The contract is for a two-year term with an option to renew for an additional two years if services are acceptable and pricing remains reasonable.
Street repairs specifications were developed and bids advertised and sent out to qualified bidders. The attached bid tabulation shows the bidders and submitted prices. Cardinal Asphalt Company is the lowest and best bidder. Pricing represents a 15.65% cost increase from the last contract. Streets department budgets $100,000 annually for the full depth asphalt replacement program.
Timing Considerations
Contract term begins January 1, 2014.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council approve the resolution to allow the City Manager to enter into a contract with Cardinal Asphalt Company, 1380 Orlen Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls OH 44221 for contract full depth asphalt replacement services at the unit pricing specified for the contract term of two years with option to extend for two years.
Submitted by,
Thomas C. Munn, Public Works Superintendent of Services
Frank Comeriato, Director of Public Works