HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Electrical SuppliesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 7, 2025
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, 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 (Facilities), Utility Enterprise
Fund, and Permanent Capital Maintenance Fund (Facilities) for an annual
amount not to exceed $60,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for
purchasing electrical equipment and supplies.
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 was
for an initial two-year period with three optional two-year renewals
available. If approved, this will be for the final renewal option.
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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