City Engineer Steven Schultz reported that after three solicitations produced no bids, staff obtained price quotes from two contractors for pavement marking services. Schultz recommended awarding the long-line striping contract to PK Contracting (Troy, Mich.) and awarding parking-lot and special markings to Alpena Asphalt Armor, a local company, to allow quicker response for in-season changes.

Staff said PK Contracting has previous experience with the city on similar work; Alpena Asphalt Armor is newer but has performed private work locally and was judged able to respond to on-demand needs such as adding a handicap stall or painting intersection markings during the season. The city typically awards an annual pavement-marking contract with a possible five-year engagement in past practice, given the limited number of firms offering this service.

Council approved both contract awards and the unit-price schedules as presented.

Staff noted that both contractors and the city reserve the right to terminate the arrangement with adequate notice.