HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - SuppliesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JUNE 21, 2022
SUBJECT: ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OPERATION
SUPPLIES AND PARTS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of an annual contract for the purchase of
maintenance, repair and operation supplies and parts with WW Grainger
Industrial for City departments.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in various funds for an annual estimated amount of
$60,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for various
maintenance, repair, and operation supplies and parts including safety
products and supplies to be purchased on an as -needed basis for all City
departments and stocked in the warehouse. These items are used by all
departments. The contract provides a wide assortment of parts and
supplies which allows for online ordering through a web -based catalog.
Examples include safety supplies gloves, safety vest, rubber boots, first
aid kits, coveralls, and safety flags. Other supplies include small pumps,
locks, flashlights, fire extinguishers, and safety fencing.
These purchases will be made in accordance with existing and interlocal
agreements with Omnia Partners Public Sector, Region VIII Education
Service Center in Texas as allowed by Texas Local Government Code,
Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Section 791. The contract is
for a three-year period.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded WW
Grainger Industrial. 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.
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