AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2015-75R, approving the purchase of furniture for the Fire Department from furniture for business through the Texas Comptroller of Public Account’s Texas multiple award schedule for Highmark Furniture and Installation (TXMAS-4-7110140) in the amount of $6,948.63; approving the purchase of furniture for the Fire Department from furniture for business through the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network for Hon Company Furniture and Installation (r142208) in the total amount of $30,634.74 and for Allsteel Furniture and Installation (r142201) in the amount of $20,633.22; approving the purchase of furniture for the Fire Department from furniture for business for open market items in the amount of $5,861.88; approving the expenditure of $3,100.00 for the procurement of labor from furniture for business; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate purchasing documents on behalf of the City and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: July 7, 2015
Department: Fire - Les Stephens, Chief (By Cheryl Pantermuehl, Purchasing Manager)
Funds Required: $67,208.47
Account Number: FL0515
Funds Available:
Account Name: Flood 2015
CITY COUNCIL GOAL:
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BACKGROUND:
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (TCPA) has awarded contract TXMAS-4-7110140 Highmark Furniture and Installation, from the Texas Municipal Award Schedule (TXMAS) to Furniture for Business located in Austin, Texas and the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) has awarded contracts R142208 for HON Company Furniture and Installation and R142201 for Allsteel Furniture and Installation to Furniture for Business located in Austin, Texas. We are purchasing $6,948.63 through the TXMAS contract, $30,634.74 through TCPN contract R142208, $20,663.22 through TCPN contract R142201, $5,861.88 of Open Market Items, and $3,100.00 in labor for a combined total of $67,208.47.
This purchase is a result of the Memorial Weekend Flood during which Fire Station #5 sustained a significant amount of water damage. Most of the furniture on the first floor was damaged and cannot be salvaged. This purchase will be reimbursed via our City Insurance Policy.
ATTACHMENTS:
Report to Council
Furniture for Business Proposal