From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Price Agreement with The Home Depot in the amount of $1,029,575 for the replacement of the Public Safety Building (PSB) Detention Center's plumbing fixtures and shower walls and floors and an additional ten-percent (10%) owner contingency in the amount of $102,958 for a total amount of $1,132,533
Presenter
Steve Dye, Deputy City Manager / Police Chief
Ryan Simpson, Support Services Division Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Public Safety Building (PSB) was constructed and occupied in 2010. In the nine years that the building has been occupied some frequently used parts of the structure have begun to require replacement. The Detention Center’s plumbing fixtures and shower walls and floors have reached their useful life. Staff has been determined that the plumbing fixtures should be replaced by a more durable stainless steel product and the shower walls and floors should be coated with a durable epoxy resin coating in order to sustain prolonged and continuous usage.
Due to potential issues that may arise with complicated plumbing projects of this nature, staff is recommending a ten-percent (10%) contingency. The contingency amount is not obligated to The Home Depot and will be retained by the City if not utilized.
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.
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