HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - ThyssenKrupp Elevator CorporationMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
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MEETING DATE: MAY 17, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR
ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval to renew an annual contract with ThyssenKrupp
Elevator Corporation for elevator maintenance services through an established
Cooperative Agreement with the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 100-43350-118-2 (General
Fund/Building Maintenance/Building Services/Maintenance), 115-44540-350-01
(Convention and Visitors Bureau Fund/Professional Services/Convention and Visitors
Bureau Administration), and 115-43350-350-003 (Convention and Visitors Bureau Fund/
Building Maintenance/Convention and Visitors Bureau Convention Center) for an annual
estimated amount of $20,693.88.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for elevator maintenance
service including repairs, routine maintenance and safety testing to comply with State
code requirements for all elevators located in various City buildings. ThyssenKrupp
Elevator Corporation has agreed to renew the contract.
Purchases will be made in accordance with an existing Cooperative Agreement with the
National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code,
Section 271.081, 082 and 083. A resolution considering the initial contract for elevator
maintenance services was approved by Council in May of 2012. If approved, this will be
for the final renewal.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to ThyssenKrupp
Elevator Corporation. The Facility Services staff and Purchasing reviewed the contract
for specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide
the best service and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.