Annually, the City purchases large quantities of various aggregate materials for use in its maintenance of properties, roads, and utility systems.  The largest purchases are 4,500 tons of sand for ice control purposes, as well as 4,000–5,000 tons of gravel for utility repairs and maintenance of gravel streets and shoulders.   

A request for quote was sent to the only three local contractors that provide aggregate materials in the area.  A. Lindberg and Sons of Ishpeming, Michigan was the only contractor to respond to the pricing request.

The City will spend approximately $140,000 this year for the purchase of aggregate materials used in maintenance operations.  The repair and maintenance line items of the operating budgets for the Local Street Fund, Major Street Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund and Sidewalk Fund contain funding for the purchase of this material.  The actual quantities used will be charged to the appropriate funds as the material is used.

Authorize the purchase of aggregate materials from A. Lindberg and Sons of Ishpeming, Michigan at the unit prices quoted in an amount not to exceed $140,000.