Explanation
Background: The Real Estate Management Office leases space on behalf of the Department of Public Safety. During a recent cold snap, there was an incident that resulted in the freezing and rupture of water lines that resulted in significant flooding in one portion of the leased space causing damage of the City’s office furnishings in that area of the building. Per the terms of the Lease, the City is responsible for replacement of its damaged furnishings. In the interest of expediting the ability for the City to reoccupy its space and return to normal operations at the earliest possible date, suitable pre-owned furnishings ready for immediate delivery have been identified for acquisition to replace the damaged furnishings. The bidding of pre-owned furniture is manifestly impractical. Several furniture vendors registered with the City were contacted to determine if appropriate pre-owned furnishings were available to serve as replacements. The Bradley Company (Contract Compliance #005066 expiring 7/19/2024) was able to provide all necessary replacement furnishing items in a timely fashion and at the best price of $32,541.22.
This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with The Bradley Company for the purchase, delivery, and installation of replacement pre-owned office furniture; to appropriate and expend up to $32,541.22 from Fund 7748, the General Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency.
Fiscal Impact: Funding for this purchase is available and shall be from the General Permanent Improvement Fund 7748 ($32,541.22).
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested so that replacement furnishings can be ordered and installed at the earliest possible date thereby allowing city operations to return to normal as quickly as possible.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with The Bradley Company; to amend the 2022 Capital Improvement ...
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