TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Utilization of the City of Kansas City, Missouri Omina Partners Contract No. EV2370 with Graybar Electric Company Inc for Electrical, Lighting, Data Communications, and Security Products, on an As-Needed Basis in the Amount Not to Exceed $140,000 Annually Through the Term Ending January 31, 2029, and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve any Modifications, Renewals, or Terminations in Concurrence with the City of Kansas City, Missouri Omnia Partners.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve utilization of the City of Kansas City, Missouri Omnia Partners Contract No. EV2370 with Graybar Electric Company Inc for electrical, lighting, data communications, and security products, on an as-needed basis in the amount not to exceed $140,000 annually through the term ending January 31, 2029, and authorizing the City Manager to approve any modifications, renewals, or terminations in concurrence with the City of Kansas City, Missouri Omnia Partners.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve utilization of the City of Kansas City, Missouri Omnia Partners Contract No. EV2370 with Graybar Electric Company Inc for electrical, lighting, data communications, and security products, on an as-needed basis in the amount not to exceed $140,000 annually through the term ending January 31, 2029, and authorizing the City Manager to approve any modifications, renewals, or terminations in concurrence with City of Kansas City, Missouri Omnia Partners.
Pros: Approving the use of the contract allows the City to take advantage of a contract that was already competitively solicited, the City of North Port saves time and resources while still taking advantage of competitive pricing.
Cons: Approving the use of the contract can save time, but it may come at the cost of customization, pricing certainty, and direct control over the agreement.
Option 2: Deny utili...
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