Explanation
Background: Working with the Division of Income Tax, the Real Estate Management Office engaged in a suite renovation project to better utilize the Division's office space within 77 N. Front Street to accommodate current and projected increases in staffing. The Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement established with Workspace Ohio LLC, DBA Dupler Office authorized by Ordinance 1477-2023, was used for professional design services to analyze existing space layouts, prepare a new plan for space layout, and to select appropriate office furnishings to be purchased to meet the operational needs of the Division of Income Tax. In addition, new carpet will be installed throughout the suite using the Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with 2K General Company authorized by Ordinance 2891-2023.
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to appropriate and expend $222,020.74 for the purchase, delivery, and installation of office furniture and the replacement of carpet for the Division of Income Tax from Fund 7748, the General Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency.
Supplier:
Workspace Ohio LLC, DBA Dupler Office Vendor Number #040812 Exp. 5/31/2024
PA006655 - Furniture Services
2K General Company Vendor Number #005739 Exp. 6/14/2024
PA005177 - General maintenance, service, repair
Fiscal Impact: Funding for the purchase is available and shall be from the General Permanent Improvement Fund 7748 ($222,020.74). An amendment to the 2023 Capital budget will be necessary.
Emergency Justification: Due to supply chain issues, long lead times are required from the date of order to the delivery of the furniture. Emergency action is requested to ensure that needed office furniture can be ordered at the earliest date possible so that the project c...
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