From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Price agreement for cleaning and chemical supplies from State Industrial Products through a State Inter-Local agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), at an estimated annual cost of $25,000 for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $125,000 if all extensions are exercised, and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal terms
Presenter
Daniel Scesney, Chief of Police, and Ryan Simpson, Support Services Division Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The operation and maintenance of the Public Safety Building’s Detention Center requires the daily use of cleaning chemicals and supplies. The Police Department seeks the approval of this contract agreement to purchase the needed cleaning chemicals and supplies on an as needed basis from State Industrial Products.
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 inter-local cooperative agreements with various entities including The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS).
The TIPS and TAPS purchasing cooperatives have joined together government entities, in multiple states, to increase their buying power in acquiring products and services; lowering administrative procurement costs; and improving OVERALL business performance at each entity. Other benefits include: Centralized Vendor Listing; e-Commerce Store; Toll-Free Help Line; Competitively Bid Procu...
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