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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 02 - Telephone System for Library ExpansionITEM * Z w_ MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGERA/ MEETING DATE: JANUARY 9, 2001 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TELEPHONE SYSTEM FOR THE LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a resolution to declare ICS Telephones, Inc. a sole source provider for the purchase of a telephone system in conjunction with the Library Expansion Project. The total expenditure for this system will not exceed $20,697.50. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this project are available in account 177-48840-012-313 2000 General Obligation Bonds/Library/Buildings BACKGROUND: This purchase will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, Section 252.022 (A). Upon approval, the City will purchase a Toshiba telephone system that will be installed as a part of the Library Expansion Project. ICS Telephones, Inc. is the supplier of the current system at other City facilities and therefore is the only supplier that can provide compatible equipment and connectivity for the entire system. Staff recommends approval. CD January 2, 2001 (2:31 PM) RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS MAKING FINDINGS OF CERTAIN FACTS RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF A TOSHIBA TELEPHONE SYSTEM FROM ICS TELEPHONES, INC. AS PART OF THE LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT; DETERMINING THAT THE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, ICS Telephones, Inc., is the current provider for telephone service to other City facilities and is the sole provider of a telephone system that is compatible with the current system that is installed; and WHEREAS, City of Grapevine Staff have been unable to locate anyone except ICS Telephones, Inc. who can install a system that is compatible with the current system. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 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, Texas authorizes the purchase, installation, and operational training for the telephone system from ICS Telephones, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,697.50. Section 3. That the City Manger, or his designee, is authorized to take all steps necessary to consummate the purchase of the authorized equipment, installation and training services provided in Section 2. 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 9th day of January, 2001. rMINTOMMOVAO ATTEST: