City Council Agenda Report
August 20, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: James C. Parker, Executive Director of Regional Transportation Theresa Clark, Transit Administration Officer
Janet Welde, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT – PROJECT NO. 7865 - OFFICE FURNITURE REPLACEMENT
AT THE TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC SERVICES FACILITY
Background:
Norwalk Transit System (NTS) is seeking to participate in a cooperative agreement with Kimball International Brands, Inc. (Kimball) via Omnia Partners’ solicitation titled “Request for Proposal No. R19-18 Furniture, Installation, and Related Services” to purchase office furniture for the Transit Facility Tenant Improvement Project No. 7865. The furniture replaces existing furniture that has reached its useful life in the tenant improvement area in Transit Operations, Dispatch, Vehicle Maintenance and Transit Administration.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) encourages grant recipients to procure goods and services jointly with other recipients or participate in purchasing cooperatives to obtain better pricing through larger purchases.
The execution of a Cooperative Agreement will allow procurement of office furniture from (Kimball) for scheduled phased delivery for each division within the Transportation Department.
Fiscal Impact:
The total estimated cost of $390,529.11 will be funded through the use of FTA 5307 Formula Grant funds in the amount of $312,423.29 and Prop A Local Return funds in the amount of $78,105.82. These funds are included in the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Transportation Department adopted budget. There is no impact to the general fund.
City Council August 20, 2024
Agreement – Kimball International Brands, Inc. Page No. 2 9 7
1 Citizens Advised:
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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
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Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve participation in a Cooperative Agreement with Kimball International Brands, Inc. to acquire office furniture in the amount of $390,529.11; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget, and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
Campaign Contribution Form