Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approval to Participate in the Sourcewell Cooperative (Coop) Contract #012320 for the Office Supply Catalog Solutions with Staples Contract & Commercial LLC.
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Submitted By: Shelby Dolan, Procurement Agent II, Procurement Management Department.
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Shelby Dolan, Procurement Management Department.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Staples Contract & Commercial LLC.
3. Purpose: To purchase office supplies and office furniture.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: Initial period began on August 1, 2020 and continues through April 6, 2024 and shall be extended up to one additional one-year period.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: Allows the City to purchase office supplies at discounted prices from the Sourcewell Contract #012320.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): Estimated annual expenditure is $150,000 based on appropriation in the City budget. Future expenditures will be appropriated in each budget year.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council waive the bidding, per Chapter 35.04 (c), good cause shown, and approve participating in the Sourcewell Contract #012320 for the Office Supply Catalog Solutions with Staples Contract & Commercial LLC.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve participating in the Sourcewell Contract #012320.
2. Move that the Council not approve participating in the Sourcewell Contract #012320 and provide staff with direction.
Background: The Sourcewell Contract #012320 was awarded to Staples Contracts & Commercial Inc. to increase the availability of products at discounted rates and timely delivery. This will allow the City’s departmental users to have multiple Contractors to choose from at lower rates when placing orders.
Issues/Analysis: Staff has reviewed the Sourcewell Contract #012320 and finds that they meet all of the requirements of the City’s procurement ordinance. City staff, prior to each purchase, will also review other cooperative contracts awarded to ensure that this contract provides the “best value to the City”.
Financial Information: Funds will be appropriated in various department budgets.
Special Consideration: N/A.
Location of Project: N/A.
Attachments:
1. Staples Contract & Commercial Inc. Contract.
2. Sourcewell RFP Documents.
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 6518
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Ella M. Gilbert, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.