Agenda Item Name:
Title
Award ITB (Invitation to Bid) 23-15 Annual Purchase of Sign Material, to Lightle Enterprises of Ohio, LLC, Traffic Supplies & Distribution LLC and Vulcan Inc., for sign materials, for Public Works.
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Presenter:
Ramon D, Gavarrete, 352.548.1214/Larry Sapp, 352.374.5202
Description:
Solicitation Award of ITB 23-15 Annual Purchase of Sign Material.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the solicitation award for ITB 23-15 Annual Purchase of Sign Material, to Lightle Enterprises of Ohio, LLC, Traffic Supplies & Distribution LLC and Vulcan Inc., as primary and as secondary vendors, based on price and availability. Also approve Purchase Order to Vulcan Inc., for $60,000.00.
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Purchase of sign materials is an essential part of the annual budget for maintenance of roads and rights-of-way. There are sufficient funds to cover these purchases in account 149.79.7910.541.53.00 in Gas Tax Fund.
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
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Background:
The Public Works Department staff a Traffic Operations group; a portion of their assigned duties is to manufacture and maintain all signage for County maintained roadways. Sign materials are required to perform these functions.
ITB 23-15 Annual Purchase of Sign Material advertised on July 27, 2022. The deadline for receipt of ITB 23-15 Annual Purchase of Sign Material was August 31, 2022; three (3) vendors responded. If approved, staff will award ITB 23-15 to the three vendors: Lightle Enterprises of Ohio, LLC; Traffic Supplies & Distribution LLC; and Vulcan, Inc. The purchase order to Vulcan, Inc. is anticipated to be greater than $50,000, requiring the approval of the Board, since this vendor will be the primary supplier.