HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Ergonomic Workplace SolutionsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 21, 2023
SUBJECT: CONTRACT FOR ERGONOMIC WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a contract for ergonomic workplace
solutions from Vari Sales Corporation for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Facility Services) for an annual
estimated amount of $75,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed pricing for office furniture
for the purpose of workstation configurations on an as -needed basis.
This purchase 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. This contract is
for an initial two-year period with two, one-year renewal options.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded Vari
Sales Corporation. 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