AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2018-74R, approving the award of a contract to TRC Engineers, Inc. for the execution of the Electric Utility Pole Attachment Survey Project (IFB 218-232) for the estimated purchase amount of $93,039.02 is approved; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate purchase documents on behalf of the city and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: May 15, 2018
Department: Public Services Electric Utility - Tom Taggart, Executive Director Public Services (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $93,039.02 for FY2018
Account Number: 21006319.52305
Funds Available: $428,153.23
Account Name: Contracted Services
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Background Information:
This is a one-time contract to survey attachments to the City’s Electric Utility Poles.
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Alternatives:
Conduct survey with force labor if additional position was created.
Recommendation:
On April 5, 2018, seven (7) bids were received for Electric Utility Pole Attachment Survey, Bid # 218-232. James Lopez, GIS/Technology Manager reviewed the bids and in consideration of vendor knowledge, experience, and references recommends award to the low bidder, TRC Engineers, Inc in San Antonio, Texas, with the bid of $93,039.02.