HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 27 - Ice Machines RepairsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2022
SUBJECT: CONTRACT FOR EQUIPMENT, PARTS, INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE AND SMALL WARES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a contract for equipment, parts,
repairs, installation, maintenance, and small wares for ice machines from
Strategic Equipment, LLC for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund, Public Works (Building
Maintenance) budget for an amount not to exceed $40,000.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for ice machine purchases and repairs for citywide
facilities. The City has over 50 ice machines across all facilities.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with Choice Partners, a division of Harris County Department
of Education as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271
and Texas Government Code, Section 791. The contract is for an initial
one-year period with no optional renewals.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to
Strategic Equipment, LLC. The Public Works and Purchasing staff
reviewed the contract for 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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