Chapter 271.102 authorizes a local government to participate in a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.  The Texas Local Government Code permits cooperative agreement between local governments for the purchase of goods and services and satisfies the requirement of local governments to seek competitive bids for purchase of such goods and services through Supplier Contracts. The City of North Richland Hills has an annual contract for Micro Surfacing (Bid # 15-020). The North Richland Hills contract amount for the treatment is $3.38 to $3.64 per square yard depending on the thickness of the micro-surface.

This treatment is an asphalt mixture with sand and small aggregate that is applied in a thin layer to cover minor defects and improve the riding surface of the streets. City crews will repair some existing base failures, replace damaged curb and gutters, and repave failed roadway sections. This treatment would not only make the patched streets look better, it will also add seven to eight years of life to the streets by sealing the surface. 

The treatment in the Walden Park Estates Subdivision is part of the yearly streets maintenance program and includes approximately 20,469 square yards. This includes portions of W. Concord Lane, Concord Lane, E. Concord Lane, Walden Court, Roaring Springs Drive, Emerson Drive, New Bedford Lane, and High Meadow Drive.

The treatment in the Fountain Park Phase 2 Subdivision is for the streets with trench repairs done from the water and sewer rehabilitation project and includes approximately 16,664 square yards. This includes portions of Sycamore Creek Road, Autumn Lake Drive, Pebblebrook Drive, and Roaring Springs.

Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc., for Micro-Surfacing Seal Treatment in the Fountain Park Phase 2 and Walden Park Estates Subdivisions in the amount of $123,637.02.

I make a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc., for Micro-Surfacing Seal Treatment in the Fountain Park Phase 2 and Walden Park Estates Subdivisions in the amount of $123,637.02.