Subject:
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Purchase authorization with W.W. Grainger, Inc. for requirements of facilities maintenance, repair, and operating supplies.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the purchase authorization with W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Grainger) for requirements of facilities maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies.
• This purchase authorization includes the Grainger Vending Machine program, which has been in place since 2012, providing a secure and efficient method to provide MRO supplies to large departments such as Parks and Conservation Resources, Public Works, Administrative Services - Facilities and Real Property Division, and Utilities.
• Typical products purchased include, but are not limited to, personal protective equipment, chemicals, janitorial supplies, trash bags, hand soap, and hand tools.
• Prices, terms and conditions are per State of Florida Contract No. 31160000-20-NASPO-ACS.
Contract No. 190-0648-S(SRP) in the amount of $2,850,000.00 through June 30, 2023.Body
Strategic Plan:
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
This purchase authorization enables County departments to continue purchasing supplies in a cost-effective manner. Grainger provides competitive pricing on commonly utilized items including, but not limited to fluorescent lamps, hand tools, paper products, hand soap, chemicals, safety supplies, latex work gloves, insect repellant, and trash bags. The PCR, Public Works, Administrative Services - Facilities and Real Property, and Utilities departments are the primary users of products contained under this purchase authorization.
Additionally, Grainger’s vending machine program gives departments the ability to have continuous stock of commonly used MRO products at convenient locations. Commonly stocked vending products include: first aid supplies, restroom cleaning supplies, gloves, and trash bags. There is no charge for this vendor managed program.
Background/Explanation:
Prices, terms and conditions are per the State of Florida Contract No. 31160000-20-NASPO-ACS: NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement No. 8496 for Facilities Maintenance and Repair & Operations (MRO) and Industrial Supplies.
Fiscal Impact:
Estimated expenditure not to exceed: $2,850,000.00
Funding is derived from requisitioning departments’ operating budgets.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve this purchasing authorization is granted under Code Section 2-185.
Staff Member Responsible:
Paul Cozzie, Director, Parks & Conservation Resources
Megan Ross, Director, Utilities
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Andrew Pupke, Division Director, Facilities & Real Property Division, Administrative Services Department
Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing and Risk Management Division, Administrative Services Department
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services Department
Partners:
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