TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Utilization of Sourcewell Contract No. 070924 with Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for the Purchase of Office Furniture for the Utilities Administration Building in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000, through the Term Ending February 2, 2029, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence with Sourcewell.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Utilization of Sourcewell Contract No. 070924 with Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for the purchase of office furniture for the Utilities Administration Building in an amount not to exceed $300,000, through the term ending February 2, 2029, and authorize the City Manager to approve any modifications or terminations in concurrence with Sourcewell.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Utilization of Sourcewell Contract No. 070924 with Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for the purchase of office furniture for the Utilities Administration Building in an amount not to exceed $300,000, through the term ending February 2, 2029, and authorize the City Manager to approve any modifications or terminations in concurrence with Sourcewell.
* Pros: Allows the City to utilize a competitively procured cooperative contract, providing efficient procurement, standardized pricing, and timely acquisition of furniture necessary to furnish the Utilities Administration Building upon completion.
* Cons: Reliance on a cooperative contract may limit the City's ability to independently negotiate pricing or terms.
Option 2: Deny Utilization of Sourcewell Contract No. 070924 with Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for the purchase of office furniture for the Utilities Administration Building in an amount not to exceed $300,000, through the term ending February 2, 2029, and authorize the City Manager to approve any modifications or terminations in concurrence with So...
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