STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: October 23, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the rejection of four proposals for the distribution of in-home garden kits to provide residents with a recurring supply of fresh grown produce for the Office of Community Care - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize the rejection of four proposals received for solicitation BGZ23-00022741 for the distribution of in-home garden kits to provide residents with a recurring supply of fresh grown produce for the Office of Community Care.
The Request for Proposals was opened to the public from August 10, 2023, through September 22, 2023. Four proposals were received and were open on September 22, 2023.
After briefing the Workforce, Education, and Equity Committee by memorandum, the item was place for consideration by City Council as a consent item on the, August 14, 2024, city council meeting. Based on feedback from the City Council, the Office of Community Care requests authorization to rejecting the proposals and not move forward with another solicitation.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Workforce, Education and Equity Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on August 12, 2024. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=13223063&GUID=7979BAC0-150D-4763-BF0A-3E8FDE1D2A5F>
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.