STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: August 14, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
______________________________________________________________________
SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a three-year master agreement for the purchase of various types of flags and accessories for citywide use - AGAS MFG, Inc. in the estimated amount of $194,700.00 and Fyre Marketing LLC in the estimated amount of $35,029.15, lowest responsible bidders of five - Total estimated amount of $229,729.15 - Financing: General Fund ($227,215.85), Dallas Water Utilities Fund ($142.70), and Airport Revenue Fund ($2,370.60)
Body
BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a master agreement is to establish firm pricing for goods, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This master agreement will provide for the purchase of various types of flags and accessories for citywide use. The City displays various types of flags at City facilities for a variety of reasons. The United States Flag and the State of Texas flags are just two examples of flags that may be purchased through this agreement, but other types of flags are also available. All flags when worn beyond repair, will be retired in a respectful manner.
As part of the solicitation process and in an effort to increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services used its procurement system to send out email notifications to vendors registered under relevant commodity codes. To further increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services uses historical solicitation information, the Internet, and vendor contact information obtained from user...
Click here for full text