Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR CITY CUL-DE-SAC SNOW PLOWING SERVICES.
Executive Summary: The Public Works Department employees plow snow on city roadways, while contracting out snow plowing on city cul-de-sac areas. A two-year contract with an option to renew for two years is offered to a qualified bidder. Staff wishes to award contract for the next two-year contract term.
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Legislative History
Resolution 15-196: Permission to bid and/or obtain competitive pricing for goods and services, including cul-de-sac snow plowing and salting services.
Purpose & Explanation
The Public Works Service Division contracts for the snow plowing of all city cul-de-sacs. Currently there are 218 cul-de-sac locations to be serviced during and after snow events. H& M Snow Pros, Inc. was the only company to submit a bid. Dun-Rite Snow Plowing, LLC held the contract the previous two years. Attached is the bid tab which shows a 2.9% increase in contract pricing for this two-year contract. The annual budget for cul-de-sac snow plowing is $61,000.
Timing Considerations
Upon City Council approval, the Public Works Staff will execute the Cul-de-Sac snow contract for the term of November 1, 2016 through May 31, 2018.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for Cul-De-Sac Snow Plowing and Salting with H&M Snow Pros, Inc., 10389 Kinsman Road, Newbury, OH 44065 for a contract term of two years commencing on November 1, 2016 through May 31, 2018 at the unit prices submitted.
This contract provides for a two-year renewal term, provided the services are acceptable and the pricing remains reasonable.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank J. Comeriato, Jr., Assistant City Manager-Operations
Eric Hutchinson, A...
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