STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: February 24, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Office of Bond and Construction Management
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a cooperative purchasing agreement for the purchase and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 6th Floor Renovation Project located at 1515 Young Street with Library Interiors of Texas, LLC through the Texas Association of School Boards cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $748,966.15 - Financing: Library Private Donation Fund ($300,000.00), Library Facilities Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($214,000.00), General Fund ($234,966.15)
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BACKGROUND
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide for the purchase and installation of furniture and fixtures for the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 6th Floor Renovation project. The on-going renovation of all levels of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library has been and continues to be funded through a public-private partnership between the City of Dallas and Friends of the Dallas Public Library, Inc.This agreement will provide new furniture, shelving, and equipment for the public and staff areas at the 6th floor of the Central Library.
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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