Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFQ #3412 Asphalt Sampling, Testing and Inspection to the overall most qualified firms PaveTex Engineering, LLC. & Rodriguez Engineering Laboratories, LLC. and authorizing execution of the agreements.

Purchasing solicited sealed statements of qualifications for Asphalt Sampling, Testing and Inspection. 31 firms participated in the solicitation of which 5 firms responded. The 5 firms were determined to be responsive and were evaluated. After a thorough evaluation, it was determined that PaveTex Engineering and REL are the most qualified firms to provide the services required by the county. Contract amounts will be $400,000.00 for Road and Bridge Services and $300,000.00 for Road Bond Services for each of the firms which will be deployed depending on availability at the time the need arises. Department point of contact is Bob Daigh. Funding source will be 01.0200.0210.004100 and 2019 Road Bond.