Department: Resource Management
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger/Amy Tharnish
Subject: Acceptance of bid and consideration of award of contract to Ennis-Flint, Inc. for traffic marking paint for the Traffic Division of Public Works
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Item Description:
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Acceptance of bid and consideration of award of contract to Ennis-Flint, Inc. for traffic marking paint for the Traffic Division of Public Works .
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Summary: On February 13, 2019, two (2) bids were received for traffic marking paint. This paint is used for roadway striping within the City of Olathe.
Staff recommends award of a three (3) year contract to Ennis-Flint, Inc., with the option for additional renewals. LBS Enterprises, LLC was the lowest bidder, but their paint is untested in City of Olathe equipment, on pavement, or in City weather conditions. To address these unknown variables for future consideration of this commodity, LBS will provide a sample of their paint for the City to lab test and field test for 12-months.
One (1) local vendor was notified of this solicitation. They do not provide this type of material.
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Financial Impact:
$150,000 for three (3) years to be paid from the Traffic Operations operating budget.
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Action Needed:
Acceptance of bid and consideration of award of contract to Ennis-Flint, Inc
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Attachment(s):
A. Bid Tab