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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Trade Services MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: MARCH 16, 2021 SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR TRADE SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of an annual contract for trade services from Humphrey &Associates, Inc. for the Public Works Department. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Building Maintenance and Water Supply Infrastructure) for an annual estimated amount of$55,000. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for electrical repairs, switch gear maintenance and infrared testing in an effort to prevent catastrophic failure resulting in unplanned down time in a facility. Purchases will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. The contract is for an initial one-year period with two optional, one-year renewals. Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Humphrey & Associates, Inc. The Public Works and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for departmental 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. CH/LW