Authorize Execution of Unit Price Contracts with Stripe-A-Zone, Inc., and TRP Construction Group, Each in an Amount Up to $1,250,000.00 for Task Order Construction Services for the Placement of New Pavement Markings/Striping and Related Construction Components (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)

It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a unit price contract with Stripe-A-Zone, Inc., and TRP Construction Group, each in an amount up to $1,250,000 for task order construction services for the placement of new pavement markings/striping with a term of one year and providing for two renewal options at the earlier expiration of the funds or time.

These maintenance contracts will provide for construction services on an as-needed (task order) basis for the construction of projects relating to pavement markings/striping and construction components. Each contract amount is capped at $1,250,000, but may be increased or decreased due to the amount of work ordered through change orders. The project was bid in a low bid format to determine unit prices to be paid when task orders are issued.

Notice of bids was published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on August 25, 2016, September 1, 2016, September 9, 2016 and September 15, 2016. On September 29, 2016 two companies submitted bids as follows:

CONTRACTORS BIDS:

Stripe-A-Zone, Inc. $1,251,537.00
TRP Construction Group $1,441,745.00

M/WBE OFFICE - Stripe-A-Zone, Inc., and TRP Construction Group are in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by submission of the prime contractor waiver form. The City's MBE goal on this project is 10 percent.