HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Janitorial SuppliesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 7, 2026
SUBJECT: ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval of an annual contract for the
purchase of janitorial supplies with Empire Paper for City Departments.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund for an annual estimated amount
of $30,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this bid is to establish fixed indefinite quantity annual
pricing for janitorial supplies to be purchased on an as -needed basis for
all City departments and stocked in the warehouse. The contract provides
a wide range of supplies which allows online ordering through a web -
based catalog.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with the Region VIII Education Service Center in Texas (TIPS)
as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271, and Texas
Government Code, Chapter 791. The contract is for an initial three-year
period with one optional one-year renewal.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative, and a contract was awarded to
Empire Paper. The Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for specification
compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide
the best service and pricing to meet the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
RB/TM