DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Carpet Installation - San Antonio Public Library
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes acceptance of a contract with Gomez Floor Covering, Inc., utilizing Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) contract TXMAS-18-7202, to replace existing flooring at the Great Northwest and Semmes Branch Library locations for a total cost of $143,027.33. Funding for this contract is available through the FY 2019 General Fund Budget for the San Antonio Public Library.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for Council consideration and action is an offer submitted by Gomez Floor Covering Inc. through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) purchasing cooperative to replace existing flooring at the Great Northwest and Semmes Branch Library locations. The contractor will be responsible for removing existing flooring, moving furniture and installing new flooring and base trim.
A purchasing cooperative was utilized in this instance to assure a contract could be awarded in advance of the planned library closures to allow the contractor sufficient time to order materials and schedule the work. Use of a purchasing cooperative also allowed the Library Department to specify the exact flooring to be installed ensuring the desired colors and textures. Quotes were requested from two local flooring companies that are currently awarded cooperative contracts. Based upon an analysis of the quotes, Gomez Floor Covering offered the lowest cost and possesses demonstrated experience with moving library furniture, including shelving filled with books.
The Great Northwest Branch Library was built in 1994 and the flooring at this location was last replaced in 2006. This contract will replace approximately 1,553 square yards of flooring with commercial grade carpet tiles at this branch library. In 2018, more than 192,000 patrons visited this branch location.
The Semmes Branch Library was...
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