Title
Traffic Sign Blanks, Bases and Posts - Requirements Contract IFB 18-064 (Ordinance S-44120)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contracts with Main Street Signs, Maneri Sign Company, Vulcan, Inc., dba Vulcan Aluminum, Vulcan Signs, and Xcessories Squared Southwest, Inc. to purchase traffic sign blanks, bases and posts for the Street Transportation Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $3.5 million, including applicable taxes.
Report
Summary
These contracts will allow the Traffic Services Division to create and install directional and warning street signage for the safe, efficient, and convenient movement of pedestrians and vehicles on City streets. The sign blanks and related components are needed to maintain existing traffic signage, support the expansion of City roadways, and to replace damaged traffic signage due to collisions or severe weather events.
Procurement Information
Invitation for Bid (IFB) 18-064 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. There were six offers received by the Procurement Division on Sept. 29, 2017. The following are the lowest-priced offers received.
Main Street Signs: $38,465 for Group II (Bases and Tubing)
Maneri Sign Company: $129,270 for Group V (U-Channel Sign Posts)
Vulcan, Inc., dba Vulcan Aluminum, Vulcan Signs: $376,335 for Group I (Aluminum Sign Blanks)
Xcessories Squared Southwest, Inc.: $20,950 for Group III (Square Tubing) and $58,000 for Group IV (Sign Posts)
The Deputy Finance Director recommends that the offers from Main Street Signs, Maneri Sign Company, Vulcan, Inc., dba Vulcan Aluminum, Vulcan Signs, and Xcessories Squared Southwest, Inc. be accepted as the lowest priced, responsive and responsible offers.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term will begin on or about Feb. 1, 2018.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $3.5 million, including applicable taxes. Funds are available in the Street Transportation Department's Budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Street Transportation and the Finance departments.