HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Purchase of Various ProductsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 5, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH AMAZON
BUSINESS FOR VARIOUS PRODUCTS FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for various
products with Amazon Business for City departments.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in the budgeted amount by each
department for an annual estimated amount of $150,000.00.
BACKGROUND: This annual contract establishes real-time, best market pricing for various
products and services on an as -needed basis for all City departments.
This contract will allow departments to order online through a web -based
format under a business umbrella.
The US Communities contract allowed the City to link our existing
accounts to one business account. This eliminated the prime membership
fees of $100.00 per account. The contract offers a vast selection of items
at competitive pricing and allows us to chart, track and monitor
transactions. Items currently being purchased, for example include the
following:
Hand tools, gloves, rain wear, safety items, cleaners, pipe fittings,
detergents, extension cords and sand bags.
The purchasing program contract was made in accordance with an
existing Cooperative Agreement with US Communities as allowed by
Texas Local Government Code, Section 271 and Texas Government
Code, Chapter 791. This contract was for an initial one-year period with
ten optional, one-year renewals. If approved, this will be for the second
renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
LW