Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management for City Council furniture City Hall, 90 West Broad Street. Pricing includes furnishings, scheduling, delivery, and installation.
This project is a part of the large scale master space plan that includes the relocation of various city offices throughout the downtown City Hall Campus. This portion of the project will enable City Council to move its conference room and some support operations from the east and south sides of City Hall to the west side of City Hall to better accommodate Council members, visitors and staff. The move will also accommodate the eventual colocation of Council operations and the Mayor's office on the second floor of City Hall, improving accessibility to both.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids on May 24, 2012 in accordance with Section 329.06; Solicitation SA004396; 67 bids were solicited (5, FBE, 3 MBE,); Four (4) bids were received (1, *FBE).
The Office of Construction Management recommends the bid award be made to the most responsive and responsible bidder as follows:
King Business Interiors, Inc. Award made for all items 1 - 10. $44,592.26
Emergency action is requested due to the lead time required to order the furniture and to ensure that is it available when the construction of the offices is complete and areas are ready for occupancy.
King Business Interiors, Inc. (FBE) - Contract Compliance No. 31-162453, expiration date March 29, 2014.
Fiscal Impact: The cost of this contract is $44,592.26. Funding is available in the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management for furniture and furnishings for City Hall, 90 West Broad Street; to authorize the expenditure of $4...
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