HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Poligon SheltersMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 16, 2011
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE POLIGON
SHELTERS FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT THROUGH AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING
COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD)
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution to purchase Poligon Shelters from
InSite Amenities for the Parks and Recreation Department through an interiocal
agreement with the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard). The total
cost of this purchase is not to exceed $40,944.00.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this expenditure is available in accounts 114 -44686 -312 -2 Special Revenue
Fund /Parks and Recreation Program /Expense Parks and Recreation Programs and 174-
74015- 077 -000 Street Maintenance Capital Replacement/Parks Facility Upgrades.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing Interlocal Agreement with the
Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard.com) 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 InSite Amenities
under contract number 346 -10. The Interlocal Agreement and Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement satisfy all bidding requirements under the Local Government Code.
This request is to approve the purchase and installation of nine shade shelters for Oak
Grove Bali field Complex. These shelters will be placed over the scorers tables at each
field. The shade will help the person operating the score clock and also protect the
score clock from the U.V. sunlight. Umbrellas currently are in place and are breaking,
causing a constant maintenance issue. The proposed shelters will match the existing
bleacher canopies
Staff recommends approval.
RESOLUTION NO. `
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)
THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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.com) 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 Agreement
with the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard.com) and wishes to use
established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard.com) has
established a contract with Casco Industries, contract #363 -10, for public safety equipment;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine has a need to purchase 56 self contained
breathing apparatuses to replace old and outdated equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in 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 56 self contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) through an Interlocal Agreement with
the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard.com) for $348,048.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said products and services.
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 August, 2011.
APPROVED:
ATTEST-
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RES. NO. 2