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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Cybex Exercise EquipmentFROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 16, 2014 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF CYBEX EXERCISE EQUIPMENT City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of Cybex exercise equipment from Comm -Fit through an Interlocal Participation Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard). FUNDING SOURCE: Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 176-42281-009-CACCON-GO (Apparatus & Tools) for an amount not to exceed $134,851.32. BACKGROUND: This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing Interlocal Participation Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102, Cooperative Purchasing Program. Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Comm -Fit. The Parks & Recreation Department staff and Purchasing reviewed the contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best product and pricing for meeting the needs of the City. This purchase is for strength equipment and cardiovascular pieces that will be used at the new recreation center. Staff recommends approval 12/11/2014 (11:22:49 AM) RESOLUTION NO. cy Bf Y_ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE CYBEX EXERCISE EQUIPMENT THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED INTERLOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREE- MENT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102 to enter into a cooperative purchasing program agreement with other qualified entities in the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) is a qualified purchasing cooperative program as authorized by Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established an Interlocal Participation Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) and wishes to utilize established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and WHEREAS, The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) has an established contract #413-12, Athletic, PE, Gym Supplies, Heavy Duty Exercise Equipment with Comm -Fit; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need for new exercise equipment that will be used in the REC; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public. NOW, •- BE IT RESOLVED OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the purchase of Cybex exercise equipment from Comm -Fit through an Interlocal Participation Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) for an amount not to exceed $134,851.32. Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps necessary to consummate the purchase of said exercise equipment. Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of December, 2014. RES. O. 2