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Resolution approving a purchase agreement with One Workplace to purchase furniture and equipment for the Library, Parks and Recreation, Community Theater/Council Chamber Project (LPR) in an amount not to exceed $1,689,968
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WHEREAS, the Project is defined as Phase 2: Library, Parks & Recreation and Community Theater / Council Chamber (“LPR”); and
WHEREAS, new library shelving is needed as part of FF&E to serve the new library for the City of South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, new library carts are needed as part of FF&E to serve the new library for the City of South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, new workstations, work desks, and work chairs are needed for the staff for Library and Parks & Recreation Departments; and
WHEREAS, funding for the Project is included in the City of South San Francisco Capital Improvements Program (“CIP”), and sufficient funds are available to cover the purchase order cost; and
WHEREAS, purchase order amount was included in the LPR project budget presented to City Council on November 9, 2020, totaling a project total amount of $101,000,000; and
WHEREAS, this agreement is for the purchase of furniture, equipment, and installation services; and
WHEREAS, the new furniture and equipment has been reviewed and accepted by the Library and Parks & Recreation Departments for its serviceability and mission usefulness; and
WHEREAS, the new furniture and equipment will have an economic lifespan of a minimum of five years; and
WHEREAS, under SSF Municipal Code section 4.04.040 authorize City to purchase or contract for specified supplies, services, and equipment via “piggyback.” City purchases may be made by taking advantage of valid contract terms that have been negotiated by another governmental agency, if that agency has used a quote or bid process that substantially conforms with the procedures established by state law; and
WHEREAS, the majority of new furniture and equipment will be purchased under existing government “piggyback” contract under:
a. TIPS BCI Contract #200301
b. TIPS Great Openings #210305
c. OMNIA Allsteel Contract #R191802, originally award by the State of Texas, Region 4 Education Service Center, May 1, 2020
d. OMNIA Safco Contract #R191814, originally award by the State of Texas, Region 4 Education Service Center, May 1, 2020
e. Sourcewall Contract #28584,
f. E & I Cooperative Services Contract # SPA #23-E&I
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed and confirmed that these cooperative purchasing schemes and contract structures are valid and in compliance with local, state and SSF purchasing procedures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the City Council hereby approves a Purchase Agreement with One Workplace of Santa Clara, California in an amount not to exceed $1,689,968, a form of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the agreement in substantially the same form as Exhibit A on behalf of the City upon timely submission of One Workplace signed contract and all other required documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute all other related documents necessary to achieve the intent of this resolution and accompanying staff report, which documents are consistent with the price and terms approved herein and that do not materially increase the City’s obligations, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizes the Finance Department to establish the Project Budget consistent with the information contained in the accompanying staff report.
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