Posting Language
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Authorize a contract for roll-up signs for the Transportation and Public Works Department with Gridlock Traffic & Infrastructure, LLC dba DG Roadway Solutions, for an initial term of three years with up to two 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $750,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Transportation and Public Works Department Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
Transportation and Public Works Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $150,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Transportation and Public Works Department.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Purchasing Language:
The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation (IFB) 6200 DCG1017REBID for these goods. The solicitation was issued on December 30, 2024, and closed on January 30, 2025. Of the ten offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer, considering all line items. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website, e. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142012
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MBE/WBE:
This contract will be awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation.
Additional Backup Information:
This contract will provide various roll-up traffic signs for the Transportation and Public Works Department which are used to establish traffic control and warnings around City work zones to provide protection and optimize public safety. The signs are also used during storm events to close flooded roads and low water crossings.
The contract replaces a contract expiring August 19, 2025. The authorized amount is based on historical spend as well as future projections. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these goods.
A delay in contract approval could impact traffic safety on Austin roads.
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Contract Details: |
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Contract Term |
Length of Term |
Contract Authorization |
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Initial Term |
3 years |
$450,000 |
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Optional Extension 1 |
1 year |
$150,000 |
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Optional Extension 2 |
1 year |
$150,000 |
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Total |
5 years |
$750,000 |
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Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. |