HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 14-011 Asphalt Purchase - Cutler RepavingRESOLUTION NO. _....::.1....:...;4/~0:....::1-=.1 _____ _
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ASPHALTIC
ROAD AGGREGATE MATERIALS; MAKING FINDINGS EXEMPTING
SUCH CONTRACT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE
BIDDING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City entered into a contract with Cutler Repaving of Lawrence, Kansas,
for the resurfacing of City streets with asphalt, a needed and necessary procurement to preserve
and protect the public health of the City's residents; and
WHEREAS, the City contracted with the Texas Procurement and Support Services
(TPASS), an interlocal contract for cooperative purchasing program to acquire the necessary
materials for the resurfacing; and
WHEREAS, the Program offered numerous types of asphalt materials from which the
City could choose; and
WHEREAS, during the course of the resurfacing contract it was necessary to change the
specifications of the materials and the low bidder, Austin Asphalt, was contacted and the parties
believed that the new type required was also covered b · the bid submitted to the TP ASS, so the
contract was amended accordingly; and
WHEREAS, at the same time, Cutler had mobilized its forces and equipment and was
prepared to proceed with the resurfacing; Now, Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY
PARK, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council finds and determines that the above conditions exist
and to accomplish such objectives, it is necessary to pay for the asphaltic road aggregate
materials used in the project even though it is now known that the specific type of asphalt
furnished was not among the fifty types covered by the bid.
SECTION 2. The City Council finds that the acquisition and use of the materials
without competitive bidding was necessary to preserve and protect the public safety of the City's
residents, such exemption being authorized by Section 252.022 ofthe Local Government Code.
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SECTION 3. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to pay the invoice from
Austin Asphalt in the amount of $452,600.00 for the purchase of 7,300 tons of Ty D PG64-22
(No RAP/RAS) asphaltic road aggregate materials.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage,
and it is accordingly so resolved.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the 9th
day of September 2014.
APPROVED:' £
(£ ·?t OLIN B. LANE, MAYOR
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CITYATTORNEY ~
ATTEST:
CHRISTINE GREEN, CITY SECRETARY
(RLD/09-03-14/67936)
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