Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB):

Consideration and possible action to approve an Agreement with D.I.J. Construction of Bertram, Texas for an annual Street Striping contract, in an amount not to exceed $180,264.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director and Molly Ritter, Public Works Operations Manager

This contract is to provide Striping Services for Public Works Street Operations to apply reflective pavement markings city-wide, including, but not limited to, striping, reflective buttons, arrows and other symbols.

DIJ Construction has previously entered into an agreement with Williamson County, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, to provide street striping services dated December 22, 2020, bid as Striping Services, IFB #T2526.

Pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, the City of Georgetown has the legal authority to "piggyback" onto a contract procured by another governmental entity when seeking to utilize the same or similar services provided for in said contract in the interest of the public.

The City of Georgetown desires to "piggyback" onto the above referenced Contract between DIJ Construction and Williamson County dated December 20, 2020 for Striping Services, and DIJ Construction consents to the aforesaid "piggybacking."

BOARD RECOMMENDATION:

This item was unanimously approved by the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board at their September 10, 2021 meeting, for recommendation for Council Approval.

The total budget for Street Striping is not to exceed $180,264 annually, and is part of the annual Public Works Operating Budget.