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CIT~F CARLSBAD -AGEND~ILL
AB# 8382•#1
MTG. 1-7-86
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
PURCHASE OF RUB1£RIZED RAILWAY
CROSSING MATERIAL
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Council adopt Resolution No. • f:.3 ~-?
rubberized railway crossing material.
awarding a bid for the purchase of
ITEM·EXPlANATION
On October 22, 1985, Council directed the Purchasing Officer to seek bids for
rubberized railway crcssings, in accordance with specifications provided by
AT&SF. The rubberized crossings will be installed by AT&SF at Cannon Road, Elm
Avenue and Grand Avenue.
In accordance with Section 3.28.120 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, Notice to
Bidders was publl$hed and Request for Bids was made. On December 11, 1985,
three bids were opened, witnessed ~nd recorded. All bids were reviewen· and
evaluated by the staff of the Utilities/Maintenance and Purchasing De~artments.
The lowest-responsive bid that met the specifications was from the Goodyear Tire
and Rubber Company, 1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio, 44316-0001 in the
amount of $65,969.58. The Utilities/Maintenance Director's estimate for the
material was $72,000.
FISeAt:. • IMPACT
T.he cost ~or the two crossings (Elm and Grand) in the Redevelopment area is
$43,221.45 and this amount will be loaned to the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency
from the Chy' s General Fund Unappt·opr lated Fund balance. Funds for the Cannon
Road crossing in the amount of $22,748.13 are available in the Street Repair
Account 001-5110-2410.
EXHIBITS
1. Memorandum from Utilities and Maintenance Director dated December 17, 1985 -
Exhibit A.
2. Tabulation of Bids -Exhibit B
3. Resolution No. • ·3:'J I{·?· •
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December 17, 1985
TO: PURCHASING AGENT
FROM: Director, Utilities & Maintenance
RUBBERIZED RAILROAD CROSSING RECOMMENDATIONS
85-175
U-109
We have reviewed the quotes received for rubberized railroad crossings and
have the following comments:
l. The Omni Rubber Products quote should be considered non-responsive
in that their product has not yet been approved by the AT&SF Rail-
road. The original letter from the railroad indicated the Saf & Ori
Structural Rubber Products and Goodyear Rubber Company were the only
approved vendors. This was confirmed by telephone by Mr. Mitchell,
Streets Maintenance Superintendent, and Mr. A. W. Polljck, Regional
Engineer for Santa Fe on december 16, 1985. Mr. Pollick advised
that the Omni product has been installed on a trial basis and is
being evaluated. It has not yet been accepted by the railroad.
2. Saf & Dri proposed on Type C and Type S crossings. The Type C
crossings are used in ~n Marcos (pictures attached). This type
has the disadvantage of deep grooves parallel to the track that
appear to collect loose ballast. These grooves can become an
escreme maintenance problem because of this plus present a pedestrian
stumble problem. Saf & Ori did bid a Type S which has a surface
similar to the Goodyear Super Cushion. The Type C quotes, including
tax is $65,286.22; the Type Sis $79,629.34. I do not recommend
the Type C surface for the reasons stated above; a high maintenance
requirement plus pedestrian hazards.
3. The Goodyear Super Cushion has a relatively shallow, diamond design
(brochures attached) and appears to require a lower level of main-
tenance. The depth of design, although not pedestrian proof, does
not appear to present the same degree of hazard. The total quote for
the super cushion is $65,969.58.
It is my reco,nmendation that the contract be awarded to the Goodyear
Tire and Rubb~r Company for their quote on Goodyear Super Cushion.
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Attachments
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TABULATION OF BIDS
FOR
RUBBERIZED RAILWAY CROSSING MATERIAL
VENDOR
Omni Rubber Products
2330 N.E. Coluirbia Blvd.
Portland, Oregon 97211
CANNON ROAD
$17 ,ooo 1
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. 21,460.50
1144 East Market Street
Akron, Ohio 44316-0001
Structural ~l!bber 25,650. a2·
Products Co.
2245 S. 9th
Springfield, Illinois 62703
* Price does not incluqe sales tax.
1 Does not meet AT&SF specifications.
ELM AVENUE
$15,390 1
19,314.45
23,820.38
GRAND A VENUE
$'17, 1001
21,460.50
25,650.82
EXHIBIT B
TOTAL*
$49,590
62,235.45
75,122.02
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RESOLUTION NO. 8329
A RESOLUTION_OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAll.SBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A BID, APPROPRIATING A LOAN OF FUNDS
TO THE CAll.SBAD fEDEVELOPt£NT AGENCY AND AUTHORIZI~ THE
EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE Ofl>E ~ FOR THE PURCHASE OF
• • • • • ··RUBBERIZED· RAil:.WAY· CROSSING· MATERIAl • •
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Councll of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the bid of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, 1144 East Market
Street, Akron, Ohio 44316-0001 is hereby accepted;
That the City's General Fund is hereby authorized to loan the total of·
$43,221.45 to the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency for the purpose of purchasing
~aid materials.
3. That the loan of funds showf, above shall bear interest at a rate of te
percent (10%) per annum on the unpaid balance; and
4. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Purchase Order
in the amount of $65,969.58 for the purchase of rubberized railway crossiJ9
material.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
California, at a regular meeting held on the 7th· day of January -, 1986,
by the followillg vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Casler, Lewis, Kulchin, Chick •
NOES: Council Member Pettine
ABSENT: None
R'ARY A. c,?L~R, Mayor
ATTEST:
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