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AGENDA TITLE: Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Thermoplastic
Equipment Trailer with Pre -Melting Kettles
MEETING DATE: February 16,2011
PREPARED BY: PublicWorks Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for
thermoplastic equipment trailer with pre -melting kettles.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Streets and Drainage Division maintains approximately 103
miles of lane lines and over 30,000 square feet pavement markings.
The Pre-Melter (pre -melting kettles) is a piece of equipment
designed for the specific purpose of pre -heating pavement marking
product for the recently-purchasedthermoplastic applicator (see Exhibit A). The use of the thermoplastic
pavement marking product, which is estimated to last nine times longer than the water-based low volatile
organic compounds (VOC) traffic paint currently used, will reduce the frequency of traffic legend
re-application, thereby reducing the staff time dedicated to this job. To maximize efficiency, thermoplastic
applicator product must be melted in sufficient quantities to work an entire day without stopping. The
Pre-Melter makes this possible.
Specifications are on file in the PublicWorks Department. The planned bid opening date is March 8, 2011,
FISCAL IMPACT: Purchase of this equipment will allow a more efficient use of staff time,
provide for more legible and longer -lasting traffic markings and reduce City
liability due to poor pavement marking conditions.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Money for this project will be coming from the Measure K Street Vehicle
Replacement Fund (3251201).
Project Estimate: $63,000
Prepared by Curtis Juran, Streets and Drainage Superintendent
FWS/CJ/pmf
Attachment
cc: Curtis Juran, Streets and Drainage Superintendent
Dennis Callahan, Fleet and Facilities Manager
APPROVED:
F. Wally Sailklefin
PublicWorks Director
Konradt Bartlam, City Manager
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