From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Agreement with the Home Depot for the Public Safety Building's outstanding drain line repairs, in the amount not to exceed $146,400 through a national interlocal with U.S. Communities
Presenter
Daniel Scesney, Chief of Police, and Ryan Simpson, Support Services Division Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Public Safety Building (PSB) was constructed and occupied in 2010 but over the years the PSB has experienced issues with foundation shifting and settling. This has caused under-slab drain lines in the outbuildings to become damaged and crushed. A short-term solution has been implemented, but Facility Services and Police Department staff have sought a permanent repair solution.
The Home Depot is recommending cutting and excavating the concrete slab in ten locations within the outbuildings to repair the broken drain lines. Proper backfill will be utilized to help prevent future damage. This project includes an amount not to exceed $33,500 for unforeseen issues during the repair process. Any unused portions of this amount will be retained in the City’s budgets.
Chapter 271.102 of the Local Government Code authorizes local governments to participate in a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or local cooperative organization. In lieu of competitive bidding, items and services may be purchased through such agreements as the agreements have already been bid by the sponsoring entity or agency. The City of Grand Prairie has master Interlocal cooperative agreements with various entities including U.S. Communities.
U.S. Communities is the leading national government purchasing cooperative, providing world class government procurement resources and solutions to local and state government agencies, school districts (K-12), higher education institutes, and nonprofits looking for the best overall supplier government pricing. The Home Depot’s US Communities contract #16154 was effective Februa...
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