From
Chip Nami
Title
Contract with The Home Depot in the amount of $164,128.61 for Phase II of RJC Interior Renovation through their national inter-local agreement with U.S. Communities and include a 5% contingency in the amount of $8,207 for a grand total of $172,335.61
Presenter
Cheryl DeLeon, Director of Parks, Arts and Recreation
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Phase II of the RJC interior renovation is a continuation of our overall project which began in 2018. Phase II will include the following:
• Create a bridal suite with private restroom in the Dechman Room area
• Replace the flooring in the Smith and Warder Conference Room
• Create a kitchen office for our executive chef
• Repair and replace elements of the lobby fountain that are deteriorating
• Replace select facility furnishing
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 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.
This item was presented to the Finance & Government Committee on February 5, 2019 and received recommendation for approval by the City Council.
Financial Consideration
Funding for a Contract with The Home Depot in the amount of $164,129 for Phase II of RJC Interior Renovation through their national inter-local agreement with U.S. Communities and include a 5% contingency in the amount of $8,207 for a grand total of $172,336, is available in the Parks Capital Projects Fund (317193), WO #01904403 (FY19 RJC Interior Refresh).