Del City council approves $48,449.96 contract to replace striping on Southeast 15th Street

Del City Council on Nov. 17 approved a not-to-exceed $48,449.96 contract with Action Safety Supply to remove and replace street striping on Southeast 15th Street between Sunny Lane and Bryant.

Streets and drainage supervisor Micah told the council that crews measured striping linear feet on the ground and by Google Earth, explained the difference in materials (thermoplastic for asphalt, epoxy/multipolymer for concrete) and said the state-contract pricing from Action Safety made that bid preferable to an alternate from Rudy's. "I fully expect this to come in at less than $48,500," Micah said, noting prior work and a working relationship with Action's foreman.

Council members asked detailed questions about measurements, turn-lane delineators, message and arrow boards, and longevity of the different materials. Micah said the contractor will apply glass beads for reflectivity and that he would supervise the contractor daily while the work is performed.

Mayor Floyd Eason, who presided over the meeting, said the striping is overdue: "I am anxious to see those new stripes on the pavement. We have needed this way too long." The motion to approve Action Safety's not-to-exceed bid passed on a roll-call vote with all present voting "Aye." The council authorized the mayor and city manager to sign contract documents.

The contract covers crosswalks, stop bars and delineation on the East leg of Bryant and includes all legs of Townton and Sunny Lane. Staff told the council the estimate is conservative and that final invoicing will reflect actual quantities removed and installed.

Next steps: staff will coordinate scheduling and on-site supervision; councilmembers indicated they expect the work to proceed before the end of the calendar year if weather and contractor availability allow.