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Consider approving Resolution No. 2013-079 awarding a unit price contract to Brandon Industries, Inc. for the purchase and installation of ornamental decorative signs and poles throughout the City and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
The City has installed approximately 315 ornamental decorative signs and poles throughout the City since 2010. This project will install approximately 60 additional ornamental signs and poles in residential locations throughout the City. After this installation is completed there will be a total of 375 locations with ornamental signs and poles within the City. The City will have approximately 255 residential sign locations remaining after this phase of construction.
This item is consistent with Core Value No. 5 which is to provide functional, sustainable, and well maintained infrastructure, facilities and equipment.
DISCUSSION:
As these signs are custom made for the City of Farmers Branch, Brandon Industries is a sole source provider. The Public Works Department desires to enter into a unit price contract with Brandon Industries, Inc. for the purchase and installation of approximately 60 ornamental decorative signs and poles throughout the City. Funds in the amount of $60,000 are available in the 2013-2014 Public Works operating budget for purchase and installation.
This unit price contract will allow ornamental decorative poles and signs to be installed in the residential core of the City. Brandon Industries, Inc. has stated that they will honor last year's unit prices. The installation of the decorative signs and poles will begin in approximately 90 days after Council approval with a completion date in April 2014.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends adopting Resolution No. 2013-079 awarding a unit price contract for the purchase and installation of ornamental decorative signs and poles to Brandon Industries, Inc.
ACTIONS:
1) Motion to approve Reso...
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