AGENDA MEMO

City Council

April 5, 2010

 

 

ISSUE STATEMENT

 

A resolution accepting a proposal from Salce Inc to provide stone and delivery for Public Works projects for a period of May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011.

 

RESOLUTION

 

BACKGROUND

 

During the year the department requires stone to be used for various Public Works projects, such as water main breaks, valve and hydrant replacements, road shouldering, storm sewer and ditching projects.  The proposed resolution would allow the proposed vendor to provide the City of Darien semi-loads directly from the quarry when required.

 

Staff had received four (4) competitive quotes for the stone and delivery. The department primarily uses CA6 and CA7 stone which Salce Inc provided the lowest quote. The PGE is a heavier stone utilized for bank stabilization and was included within the quote for very limited low volume applications. See Attachment A.  Since the department primarily utilizes CA6 and CA7 stone, Staff recommends the quote to be awarded to Salce Inc. The request for quotes stipulated that pricing be held in place from May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011.

 

The expenditure would come from the Street, Water and Capital accounts, depending on the specific project requiring semis of stone.  The total estimated costs for all maintenance and budgetary programs requiring stone are pending Capital Project budget approval.

 

COMMITTEE/STAFF RECOMMENDATION

 

The Municipal Services Committee and Staff recommend approval of this resolution with Salce Inc.

 

ALTERNATE CONSIDERATION

 

As directed by the Municipal Services Committee.

DECISION MODE

 

This item will be placed on the April 5, 2010 City Council agenda for formal approval.