STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: February 26, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a two-year cooperative purchasing agreement construction contract for citywide on-site glass installation of window glass and glass repairs with Peruna Glass, Inc. dba Glass Doctor of North Texas, LLC through the Texas Association of School Boards cooperative agreement - Estimated amount of Not to exceed $975,000 - Financing: General Fund ($225,000) and Capital Construction Fund ($750,000)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a cooperative purchasing agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, 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 cooperative purchasing agreement construction contract will provide for citywide on-site glass installation of window glass and glass repairs. Glass breakage is commonly caused by vandalism or weather related incidents. There are various types, thickness, and tints of glass available such as:
* Tempered
* Laminate
* Plate
* Mirror
The Texas Association of School Boards cooperative 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 which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
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