RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute an increase to Purchase Order #23497 with Kent Oil Service Inc. on behalf of the Department of Public Works, in the amount of $397,212.00 to purchase asphaltic emulsion PMCRS-2H as specified for the 2009 Chip Seal Program. This is the first year of a two year extension of the purchase order.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The additional cost of $397,212.00 for the 2009 Chip Seal Program is budgeted for FY 2009/2010.
BACKGROUND:
The placement of rock chip seal to resurface County roads is a long established preventative maintenance practice. This purchase order is to supply asphaltic emulsion PMCRS-2H for the 2009 Chip Seal Program. A chip seal increases the asphalt pavement life by an extra 7 to 10 years before another surface treatment is needed. This is the first year of a two year extension of the purchase order.
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