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RE ~' T FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND TEM Agenda Date Requested: April 25, 1994 ~. Requested By: S. Gillett ~ Department: Public Works Report Resolution XXXX Ordinance Exhibits: Ordinance No 94-1979 Project Report Patent Certification Proposed contract with Uretek USA SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The 1993-94 Budget identified the repair of two (2) concrete streets - Old Orchard from Piney Brook to Valleybrook and West D Street between S.5th and S. 6th. The City has received a proposal from Uretek USA for an annual contract for the pressure injection of high-density polyurethane beneath the streets to underseal and raise to original grade (see attached report). The Uretek process is one that was successfully used to correct drainage problems on Copeland Drive in early 1993. The City proposes to use this process to repair the above referenced streets, as well as other, small section of concrete pavement in need of leveling. Uretek USA has quoted a price of Five Dollars per Pound ($5.00/lb) to perform the repair, at a cost not to exceed $61,000, which is the same unit price previously approved by Council on November 16, 1992 for the Copeland Project. This is less than other recent prices for other governmental units (Houston - $7.50/lb; Metro, Pearland and Alvin - $5.50/lb; and Harris County Precinct 3 - $5.71/lb). The estimated cost (contracted) to remove and replace the two streets with concrete curb and gutter would exceed $300,000, and take an estimated four (4) months. The proposed contract with Uretek USA requires the approval of Uretek as the sole source. Under state law, Council is authorized to do so when ..."items are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies". This contract will allow the City to accomplish the projects identified in the FY 93-94 Budget, as well as future projects identified in the upcoming budget at the same unit price. Action Required by Council: Declare Uretek USA the sole source and approve an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into an annual agreement with Uretek USA for the repair of concrete streets in an amount not to exceed $61,000. Availability of Funds: XXXX General Fund Capital Improvement Other Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Account Number: 001-700-701-829 Funds Available: XX YES NO ,Y ~.vuii~.ii ~ayciiua ~~ a o 9 a DATE City