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Item 4B AudioItem 4BAnnual Purchase agreement for signs and pavement markings 1 Staff recommends that the City Council approve the renewal of the annual purchasing agreement for Signs and Pavement Marking to Pathmark Traffic products of Texas, Inc. and Vulcan, Inc. 2 Each year the Street Division of Public Works makes numerous purchases of signs and pavement marking materials for use in the repair, maintenance, and replacement of traffic control signs and pavement markings. Last year we solicited sealed bids for the most commonly used parts and supplies and awarded the agreements to Pathmark Traffic Product and Vulcan. That bid provided the option for 2 1-year renewals. There was no price increase from Pathmark Traffic Products of Texas and a 3.5% increase on 4 of the 180 items awarded to Vulcan, Inc. 3 The FY 2012 operating budget of the Street Division has $417,000 available for street maintenance materials. The prices shown on the bid tab are based on estimatedquantities for the purpose of comparing unit pricing and do represent the actual amount to be spent during the contract term. 4 The award of the annualpurchase agreements for signs and pavement markings links to the city’s strategy map relative to the focus area of Infrastructure. The specific corporate objective is invest to provide and maintain high quality public assets. 5 If you have anyquestions regarding this item, contact Bob Price at 748-8097 6