STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: January 11, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year master agreement for the purchase of traffic cones, delineators, and barrels for citywide departments - Dallas Lite & Barricade, lowest responsible bidder of seven - Estimated amount of $511,130 - Financing: General Fund ($81,130), Dallas Water Utilities Fund ($409,000), Aviation Fund ($20,000) and Stormwater Drainage Management Fund ($1,000)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a master agreement is to establish firm pricing for goods, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This master agreement will provide for the purchase of traffic cones, delineators, and barrels for citywide departments to be used throughout the City. These items provide guidance to the general public for police emergency situations and street closures as well as traffic management due to construction/maintenance of streets. Additionally, properly placed traffic cones provide protection to workers and equipment at work. Replacement of these traffic cones is required due to damage, theft, aging, and regular wear and tear.
As part of the solicitation process and in an effort to increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services used its procurement system to send out email notifications to vendors registered under relevant commodity codes. To further increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services uses historical solicitation information, the Internet, and vendor contact information...
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