Report Prepared by: Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements, Approving a Supplies and Service Agreement with Ward Office Furniture in the Amount of $65,920.87 Plus 10% Contingency, and Approving a Professional Service Agreement with Kelly Timmins Corporate Services for Delivery and Installation in the Amount of $23,120 Plus 15% Contingency
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving of competitive bidding requirements, approving a Supplies and Service agreement with Ward Office Furniture and approving a Professional Service agreement with Kelly Timmins Corporate Services
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing to waive competitive bidding requirements due to single sourcing as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for the purchase of office furniture; and,
B. Approving the Supplies and Services agreement with Ward Office Furniture in the amount of $65,920.87 plus 10% contingency for the purchase of office furniture; and,
C. Approving the Professional Services agreement with Kelly Timmins Corporate Services in the amount of $23,120 plus 10% contingency for delivery and installation of office furniture; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute any necessary contracts or documents and the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions outlined by Council; or,
3. Continue to a future meeting; or,
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Merced City Charter, Section 200. Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from competitive bidding.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2021-22 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The Finance Department includes 24 full-time and currently 6 part-time positions. Three make up the purchasing division and offices are located in Applegate Park. Three make up the payroll division and are located in City Hall b...
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