From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Price Agreement with the Home Depot for the Public Safety Building's stormwater drainage improvements and paver reset in the amount of $216,785
Presenter
Steve Dye, Chief of Police / Deputy City Manager, 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 experienced issues with flooding and poor stormwater drainage on the north side of the building. Several short-term solutions have been implemented, but with the issues recurring, staff sought out a long-term solution.
The Home Depot is recommending “resetting” the existing pavers to ensure proper grading away from the building, and the installation of additional trench drains in certain areas around the building’s perimeter. This long-term solution would allow the stormwater to drain away from the building in a more effective manner thus alleviating the current flooding issues.
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 February 1, 2017 and will expire December 31, 2021.
Financial Consideration
Funding for a Price Agreement with the Home Depot for the Public Safety Building's stormwater drainage improvements and paver reset in the amount of $216,785 is available in the FY 2018/2019 Crime Tax Fund operating budget.