HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Banquet FurnitureMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2023
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF BANQUET FURNITURE FOR GRAPEVINE MAIN
CONFERENCE ROOMS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of banquet furniture for
the Grapevine Main Cotton Belt and Peace Treaty conference rooms from
Mity Lite Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Convention and Visitors Bureau Fund for a total
amount not to exceed $36,421.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for banquet chairs, tables, and carts for the Cotton Belt
and Peace Treaty conference rooms at Grapevine Main. The tables and
chairs that are currently being used are extras that were borrowed from
Grand Hall. Given the increased number of reservations, new furniture for
Grapevine Main, is needed to provide a high -quality conference room
experience for those who reserve the conference rooms located on the
second floor.
This purchase will be made in accordance with existing interlocal
agreement with the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(BuyBoard) as allowed by Texas Local Section 271 and Texas
Government Code Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Mity
Lite Inc. The Convention and Visitor Bureau and Purchasing staff
reviewed the contract for department 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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