HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Electrical EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 5, 2024
SUBJECT: ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAL, LIGHTING, DATA
COMMUNICATIONS, SECURITY PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND
SOLUTIONS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of an annual contract for electrical,
lighting, data communications and security products and related products,
services and solutions with Graybar Electric for the Public Works
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Facility Services) and the Utility
Enterprise Fund for an annual amount not to exceed $125,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for
purchasing electrical equipment and supplies such as wiring, circuit
breakers and associated panels, plugs, and switches.
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. The contract is
for an initial two-year period with two optional, two-year renewals
available.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
Graybar. 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.
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