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Meeting Date:	03/25/2019
Formal Bids for Type "E" Flexible Base for Espejo Gate Rd. Project
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit formal bids for road material that is certified by the Texas Department of Transportation for an estimated quantity of 10,000 cubic yards of Type “E” Flexible Base for the Espejo Gate road project in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Sub-Chapter C. (Competitive Bidding in General).

Issue: During the March 11, 2019 Commissioners Court meeting action was taken to authorize staff to make road improvements to Espejo Gate road and further allocating the funding to cover cost of materials and in-kind labor. The estimated cost to purchase road material will exceed $50,000.00 and requires by State law a formal competitive bidding process.

Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish and solicit competitive bids for TXDOT certified Type “E” Flexible Base for the estimated quantities identified to cover Espejo Gate road as approved by TXDOT – CTIF Grant reimbursement program.

Result: Secure competitive bids and award to lowest responsible bidder.

Background:

None

Previous Court Action:

Approval to authorize staff to make improvements to County roads and allocate funding to cover costs. March 11, 2019, item 24.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	3720-7230-337200
Funding Source:	Const. in Progress
Balance:	$100.00
Financial Impact:
3720-7230-337200 (CtyTransp Infras Fund - Construction in Progress - Revenue from Webb County Available Budget: $567,000.92