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.
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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.
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