Furniture Purchase for Sheriff's Office New Building
Submitted for:
Joe Lopez
Submitted By:
Joe Lopez
Department:
Purchasing
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of office furniture for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Building located at 1002 Farragut Street in an amount not to exceed $1,433,804.21 from Office Source, Ltd. (OMNIA Contract #R191814, R191804, R180402, R191811) pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101, 271.102, Sub-Chapter F. cooperative Purchasing Programs and to further authorize the transfer of funds from the General Fund-General Operating Administration – Capital Outlay – Non Capitalized items Account #1001-1130-001-470000-001 to the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Capital Outlay - Non Capitalized items Account #1001-3010-001-470000-001 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-3010-001-470000-001 (Capital Outlay - Non Capitalized Items)]
Issue: Furniture is being requested for the new Sheriff’s Office main administration building located at 1002 Farragut Street. Two cooperative vendors submitted proposals for this project.
Solution: Approve the recommended vendor, Office Source to furnish the new building. Office Source is a reputable vendor with a cooperative contract for furniture products. Office Source price proposal is $19,602.52 less than competing firm.
Result: If approved, furniture will be ordered and lead time for delivery and install is approximately 4–6 weeks on all furniture and 6–8 weeks on all metal shelving/fixtures.