The Purchasing Department solicited the complete furniture package for the Harrington Library Remodel. Five (5) responses were received.
The furniture package includes tables, chairs, collaboration furniture, lounge furniture, and storage pieces. There were a total of seventeen (17) manufacturers’ products specified and the bid packages were separated by manufacturer. Our recommendation is for each manufacturers’ package to be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bid for that package. This results in a split award to five (5) vendors:
- Facilitech, Inc. dba Business Interiors for $43,106
- Wilson Office Interiors, LLC for $29,129
- GL Seaman Company for $8,260
- Plano Office Supply Inc. for $221,460
- Libra-Tech Corporation for $136,634
The total amount of the complete furniture package is $438,589. If this purchase is not approved the final step of the renovation cannot be completed and the new programmed areas cannot be used.
The funding for the project is in CIP 17172 Harrington Library Expansion and Remodel.
The City is authorized to purchase from a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or a local cooperative organization pursuant to Chapter 271 Subchapter F of the Texas Local Government Code and by doing so satisfies any State Law requiring local governments to seek competitive bids for items. (Sourcewell 121919-KII, Omnia R191811, TIPS 180305, 210305 & 200301, City of Plano 2022-0687-O)