HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Safety SuppliesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JUNE 5, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR SAFETY
SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of annual contracts for safety
supplies with WW Grainger Industrial, Inc. and Safety Supply, Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 100-14111-0000
(General Fund/Warehouse Inventory) for an annual estimated amount of
$30,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for various
types of safety products and supplies to be purchased on an as -needed
basis and stocked in the warehouse. These items are used by all
departments.
Bids were taken in accordance with the City Purchasing Policy. Formal
bids and advertisements are not required for purchases under $50,000.
Based on the evaluation of the bid by Purchasing it was determined that
the award be made to WW Grainger Industrial, Inc. and Safety Supply, Inc.
The vendors submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bids
meeting specifications for the needs of the City. The contracts were for an
initial one-year period with four, one-year optional renewals. If approved,
this will be for the first renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
LW