HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Office SuppliesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 19, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR OFFICE
SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for the
purchase of office supplies with Office Depot, Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are limited to the budgeted amount by each
department for an annual estimated budgeted amount of $150,000.
BACKGROUND: This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance
(National IPA) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271
and Texas Government Code, Section 791. The contract was for an initial
one-year period with four optional, one-year renewals. If approved, this
will be the final renewal available.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Office
Depot. The Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for 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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