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Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting authorization to waive formal bidding procedures to procure professional services from Corbindesign of Traverse City, Michigan for the Way Finding Signage Project. (Res. No. 0132-17)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-14-17: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 03-28-17: Defer
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 04-11-17: The request to waive formal bidding procedures be approved in accordance with Racine Municipal Code Section 46-28 that allows for the waiving of formal public bids for purchases over $25,000 for the purpose of maintaining uniformity of equipment and services.
Further recommends that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to purchase professional services - final sign locations, draft sign fabrication/installation contract documents, assist in the contractor pre-qualification process, evaluate bids, and perform contractor oversight services from Corbindesign of Traverse City, Michigan, for the not-to-exceed price of $55,000.00, they being the sole source provider of this service.
Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of the balance of these services is available in Org-Object 45040-57110, Wayfinding Signage.