PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: March 25, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 14
DEPARTMENT: Office of Arts and Culture
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a cooperative purchasing agreement for the purchase of speaker replacements for the Office of Arts and Culture with Gemini Stage Lighting & Equipment Co Inc. through the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) agreement - Not to exceed $660,832.45 - Financing: Majestic Theater Gift E. Trust Fund
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BACKGROUND
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide replacement and installation of the 14-year-old speaker (PA) system at the Majestic Theater. The current components are beyond warranty and no longer supported by their manufacturers.
The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Replacement March 2026
Complete Replacement October 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund
FY 2026
FY 2027
Future Years
Majestic Theater Gift E. Trust Fund
$660,832.45
$0.00
$0.00
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
Prime
Status
Workforce %
Gemini Stage Lighting & Equipment Co Inc
Local
100.00%
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
* Cooperative purchasing agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices ...
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