AWARD OF BID 16-47, AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DUNN EDWARDS CORPORATION FOR GRAFFITI PAINT AND OTHER PAINT SUPPLIES
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Public Works Director
Purpose and Recommended Action
Recommendation
This is a request for City Council to award Invitation for Bids (IFB) 16-47, to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Dunn Edwards Corporation for graffiti paint and other paint supplies in an amount not to exceed $15,243.90 annually, and to authorize the City Manager, at the City Manager's discretion, to renew the Agreement for four, one-year renewals, for a not to exceed amount of $76,219.50 over the entire term of the Agreement.
Background
The graffiti removal program eradicates graffiti on public property throughout the city. The program removes approximately 12,000 graffiti tags annually with a goal of removing each reported case of graffiti within 48 hours. This service is provided Monday through Friday, with no weekend service. The program also offers a reporting mechanism for residents to either phone in graffiti through the Graffiti Hotline or email graffiti removal requests directly to city staff.
IFB 16-47 for Graffiti Paint and Other Paint Supplies was advertised on July 7, 2016. The IFB included specifications as well as special terms and conditions. Six bids were received on July 25, 2016, and Dunn Edwards Corporation was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Analysis
Graffiti abatement is conducted with two full time staff. Without immediate attention to this persistent problem, graffiti tags will become widespread in the community. This Agreement will allow for a steady inventory of paint for the remediation.
Community Benefit/Public Involvement
This program helps with the overall appearance of Glendale by removing graffiti from public view in a timely manner to keep Glendale visually appealing. Glendale residents have grown accustomed to a graffiti free Glendale...
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