Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Department of Public Works

TO:	Mark Thiel
FROM:	Mike Perkins
DATE:	April 9, 2014
RE:	PW-1404; Award purchase of crack-sealant for street repairs

Please include the following item on the City Commission consent agenda for consideration at the April 22, 2014 meeting:

Project  Scope

This material will be used to seal cracks on the streets throughout the city as part of the street maintenance program.  Annually, approximately 80,000 pounds of crack sealant and 2,000 gallons of wide crack sealant are used.

Bids were opened on April 8, 2014.  Paving Maintenance Supply Inc. was the sole bidder for all items. Pricing was within engineers estimate and comparable with 2013 pricing.

Project Funding

Funding will be from the approved 2014 street maintenance program.

Action Request

Authorize the city manager to award the purchase of crack sealant in the amount of $56,820  and equipment rental at $4,200 per month to Paving Maintenance Supply Inc.