Concrete

This contract is for the supply of concrete to Cleveland Metroparks on an "as needed" basis from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020. The awarded supplier, Shelly Materials, DBA: Medina Supply Company, will provide up to $150,000 of concrete at specified locations throughout Cleveland Metroparks. The concrete will be used by Park District personnel for various projects such as footers, pads, and other concrete items. Some key points about this contract include: * The contract is for a period of one year, from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020. * The awarded supplier will provide up to $150,000 of concrete. * The concrete will be used for various projects such as footers, pads, and other concrete items. * The contract includes prices for additives, additional services, and colors. * The bid was sourced to ±25 suppliers, and Cleveland Metroparks received two bids. * The increase in cost per ton reflects an average of 1% compared to the 2019 price structure. Some benefits of this contract include: • The ability to procure concrete on an "as needed" basis, which can help Cleveland Metroparks manage their projects more efficiently. • The fixed pricing for the concrete, which can help Cleveland Metroparks budget for their projects. • The inclusion of prices for additives, additional services, and colors, which can provide flexibility for Cleveland Metroparks in their projects. Some potential drawbacks of this contract include: • The limited duration of the contract, which may require Cleveland Metroparks to re-bid for concrete supplies in the future. • The potential for price increases, which could impact Cleveland Metroparks' budget for their projects. • The reliance on a single supplier, which may pose risks if the supplier is unable to fulfill the contract. • The contract includes a provision for the award to be given to the next bidder if the original bidder cannot satisfy the bid, which could lead to changes in the contract terms. • The contract also includes a provision for an action item to be presented to the Board requesting an increase if the log of consumption approaches 90 percent of the estimate, which could lead to additional costs.