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Division of Purchases

SIDEWALK GAP AND REPAIRS ZONE 3 & 4 (2023PW0034)

LEGAL NOTICE:

INVITATION FOR BID #023-2024

The City of Springfield will accept electronically submitted bids through its’ e-bidding service provider, DemandStar, from qualified persons or firms interested in providing the following: SIDEWALK GAP AND REPAIRS ZONE 3 & 4 (2023PW0034).

VENDOR NOTE 1: To register with DemandStar go to: https://www.demandstar.com/registration

VENDOR NOTE 2: For information on how to navigate DemandStar go to:http://network.demandstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/DemandStar-Supplier-User-Guide.pdf

VENDOR NOTE 3: If you have issues registering or uploading a bid, please contact DemandStar toll-free at (866) 273-1863. DemandStar office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Central Time, Monday through Friday. You can also contact the Division of Purchases at (417) 864-1620 or the Buyer stated on the Title-Signature Page of this solicitation document between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Central Time, Monday through Friday.

It is strongly recommended that vendors register with DemandStar as soon as possible to ensure your ability to provide a response to this solicitation by the due date and time. If you have any issues with DemandStar setup or navigation call (206) 940-0305.

Bids must be received electronically in the City’s e-bidding service provider DemandStar by 3:00 P.M. (CST), on OCTOBER 19, 2023. Bids will be read aloud publicly at the specified bid opening date and time via teleconference. To participate dial (425) 436-6342. Then, enter access code 197264.

Bidding documents and any addendums are available via the following methods:

1. By accessing the City’s e-bidding service, Demand Star https://www.demandstar.com/supplier/bids/agency_inc/bid_list.asp?f=search&mi=548029

All wages paid for work under this Contract shall comply with requirements of the prevailing wage law of the State of Missouri, Sec 290.210 et seq., RSMo., as amended by the Division of Labor Standards, State of Missouri, and regulations promulgated by the Division of Labor.

For any contract for services greater than $5,000, the successful bidder shall comply with § 285.530, RSMo., as amended, and (1) provide by affidavit affirmation that it does not knowingly employ any person who is an unauthorized alien and (2) provide documentation affirming its enrollment and participation in a federal work authorization program with respect to the employees working in connection with this contract. The required documentation affirming enrollment must be from the federal work authorization program provider. A letter from the respondent reciting compliance is not sufficient. All bids should include the signed and notarized Work Authorization Affidavit and the electronic signature page from the E-Verify program. A letter from the Contractor reciting compliance is not sufficient.

The City is committed to providing opportunities to DBE, MBE, and WBE prime, general and subcontractors and encourages such business enterprises to submit responses.
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Status Open
Bid Category All Notifications – Division of Purchases
Publication Date/Time September 19, 2023, 01:30 PM
Closing Date/Time October 19, 2023, 03:00 PM

City of Springfield, MO - Division of Purchases
218 E. Central St., Springfield, MO 65802
Fax: 417-864-1927
Website: http://www.springfieldmo.gov/purchasing

Purchasing | Springfield, MO - Official Website The Purchasing Division is committed to support the operations of city government in a manner which assures the community that all procurements are conducted with integrity, openness and with fair and equal opportunity.

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Selling the Plusses of Sealcoating
Managing Customer Expectations
By Jeff Winke, APE Magazine, July 2023

When applied properly, asphalt pavement sealcoat looks miraculous! The paved surface looks fresh, brand new, and as good as a 10-year-old boy dressed in his Sunday’s best. Sealcoating is the process of applying a protective black coating to an asphalt surface to block out water, oil, salt, and UV rays. The black coating can also make an older, sun- bleached paved surface look just like new.

With “miraculous” results there are often unrealistic expectations that a contractor needs to manage. “To best set realistic expectations with customers regarding a sealcoating job, you’ll want to communicate with the customer, preferably face-to-face,” stated Nihal Pandrapragada, research chemist with STAR, Inc., Columbus, Ohio. “Visit the site and assess the job. Show the customer the numbers, expenses, savings, etc. and how sealcoatings save money in the long run. It has been established that sealcoatings can extend pavement life by three times, at a third of the cost of total replacement.” Pandrapragada continued: “Explain in detail how a sealcoating works. Explain clearly that sealcoatings are surface coating for protecting the asphalt surface, but are not repair products for defects like cracks, potholes, or crumbling. You also will want to explain what can happen during the
initial days of the curing process.”

When applied properly, sealcoating can look fabulous but it is not a miracle solution for correcting damage.

“Let customers know that you are here to share your expertise,” said Todd Eichholz, CEO of A&A Paving, an asphalt and concrete paving contractor based in Roselle, Illinois. “Educate, educate, educate! Create video explanations of what the customer can expect when working with you and also how the sealcoating process works.”
Eichholz cautioned that part of educating customers is letting them know what the sealcoating limitations are. “For example, if there is a massively alligatored area that you are being asked to sealcoat, you need to proactively let the customer know that this area may turn a brownish color because it is a failed area before they call after-the-fact complaining, it looks bad. If the site is too far gone and failed and shouldn’t be sealcoated, tell the customer this and let them know what to expect if they still choose to move forward, and then include your cautions in writing.” A&A Paving has over 60 years of experience paving commercial and industrial properties all over Chicago. And has completed more than 8,000 paving projects. Keep in mind that prospects and customers are in today’s dynamic environment where they are likely being pitched by numerous other pavement maintenance providers.

“When the opportunity arises, you’ll want to create a conversation that will make the potential customer comfortable, and want to tell you what they want done,” said Mark McLeod, president & CEO of Maintenance Inc., located in Wooster, Ohio. “Let them show you what they want done rather than telling them about services your company offers that they may not need. Let them talk about themselves and then you can proceed to advise them on how best to address their needs.”

There may be an inclination when selling a sealcoating services to gloss over details in an effort to appear efficient.

“Contractors should always speak the truth about the sealcoating job,” Eichholz said. “Tell them the good, bad and the ugly of their site and what to realistically expect. For some, it will be a breath of fresh air and will build trust and loyalty to your company.”

How many coats of sealcoat should be applied to asphalt pavement?

The general thinking seems to be that in low traffic areas such as a typical home driveway, one coat is sufficient. Moderate traffic on a parking lot, two coats appears to be best with a third coat on the entrance and exits. And for heavy traffic areas, two coats with a third coat on all travel lanes and roadways is recommended.

Applying two coats of any sealer will dry and create a better finish than one thick coat. These sealers are water based, and they cure and form a film primarily during the evaporation of water from the coating. A thin coat will evaporate much faster and create a single uniform layer.

“To protect and preserve the asphalt surface, there needs to be certain amount of sealer deposited on the surface for ensuring wearability and overall longevity,” Pandrapragada said. “The optimal performance can be achieved by applying two coats. Do
not apply one thick coat as an alternative to two thin coats. Sealers are water-based coatings, that dry and cure through the evaporation of water from the film. Thicker coats tend to hold water longer and will stay soft for longer duration which may lead to tracking. In some cases, being a thick coat, the bottom part of the sealer does not cure properly because of water lock in the system. This will lead to premature failure because the sealer did not bond with the surface -- lack of adhesion. One coat applications deposit approximately only half the required amount, which could lead to premature failure, and wear out quicker than it supposed to be.”

McLeod offered the following perspective as to the number of sealcoat applications that will work best: “The application of pavement sealer is so important in ensuring protection from the elements and extending the service life of the bituminous asphalt concrete. The customer wants to roll into a beautiful black surface with popping, vibrant directional line stripes enhancing their properties look and value.”

McLeod continued: “It is an industry standard to apply two coats of pavement sealer and most contractors do apply two, however there are factors that determine a one coat versus two coat application. The main decider is the porosity of the surface. For example, if the surface is pitted, old and brittle. a one coat will probably not do the job due to the fact the sealer will lay in the pours sealing the asphalt, however a second coat will lock in the sand in the pores and provide a smoother, longer-lasting service life of the asphalt. One coat applications are typical for residential driveways and non stressed surfaces with minimum exposure to vehicular stresses, such as, bike paths, jogging paths, and school playgrounds.”

Once a sealcoating project is completed, what are reasonable performance expectations?

“When completed, the customer should enjoy just how the sealcoated area looks black and even,” Pandrapragada said. “There should be no peeling, but only minor surface scuffing. The customer may see some tracking in the initial days, which heal with time. Sealcoating might wear out a bit sooner in higher traffic areas such as entrances, exits, etc., but that should be expected.”

To conclude, the key benefits of sealcoating that customers will appreciate are... it prevents water intrusion beneath the surface, slows deterioration from oxidation, protects the asphalt binder from oils and gasoline, enhances skid-resistance, enhances flexibility, enables easier pavement cleaning, and ultimately… extends pavement life which should save money.

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Due to a production break down, we do not have any sealer and will closed Saturday, Oct 29th. And will not be open on Saturdays again till next season.

Due to continuing rise in the cost of production materials, the price of RT sealers will increase by .25 October 1st.

This will effect STAR Seal Supreme Bulk and STAR Seal Ready Mix

We will be closed Saturday September 3rd and Monday September 5th for Labor Day. Have a good weekend.

We now have Star Seal Triton in stock. We also have Star Seal Supreme and Micropave. Now that Triton is once again available, we hope to be able to maintain a constant supply of products. It would still be advisable to call before coming in to check what is available.

We now have limited supplies of Star Seal Refined Tar products available along with Star Seal Micropave. If you need to pick up some sealer, please give us a call so we can let you know what and when sealer will be available. Thank you.

Due to ongoing supply chain issues, we currently only have Micropave (asphalt emulsion) in stock. Due to a mechanical issue with our Refined Tar supplier we hope to receive more Refined Tar mid week and begin production, though this time frame has not been confirmed. We are scheduled for a load of Triton Tar on July 28th and should have Triton produced by July 29th. Please contact us with any questions.

We will be closed Saturday July 2nd and Monday July 4th for the holiday.

We will be closed Monday May 30th for Memorial Day.

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SASCO will close Tuesday the 23rd at 11:30 and will be closed through the rest of the week. We will be open again on Monday the 29th. Our hours are now M-F 8 to 4:30.

Due to short staffing, SASCO will not be open for further Saturdays (Oct 23 and 30th).

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