HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 15, 1996 (85)COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Purchase of Day Room Furniture for City Fire Stations ($6,023.23)
MEETING DATE: May 15, 1996
SUBMITTED BY: Fire Chief
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt the attached resolution awarding the
purchase of thirteen reclining chairs to the low bidder, California
Office Furniture of Sacramento, in the amount of $6,023.23.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On March 20, 1996, the City Council approved revised
specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for thirteen
commercial -grade reclining chairs for use in the day rooms at the
City's three fire stations.
Bid forms were sent to nine office furniture dealers; however, only two responded. Bids were opened on
May 7, 1996:
California Office Furniture, Sacramento $6,023.23
Durst Office Interiors, Stockton $6,885.23
The furniture in the fire station day rooms is approximately seven years old. This furniture is subject to
heavy use and is worn beyond repair. The purchase of these thirteen recliners would provide fire safety
personnel who are confined to 24-hour shifts adequate furniture for their rest and relaxation. These chairs
have been selected by the department for both comfort and the commercial -grade warranty on mechanical
parts, frame, and springs.
FUNDING: Acco nt: 10 -201.01
Amo t Bu eted: $6,000
Hank H ward, Fire Chief
APPROVED:
H. DIXON FLYNN
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 96-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AWARDING THE BID FOR PURCHASE OF DAY ROOM
FURNITURE FOR CITY FIRE STATIONS
WHEREAS, in answer to notice duly published in accordance with law and the order of
this City Council sealed bids were received and publicly opened on May 7, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. for
the purchase of thirteen commercial -grade reclining chairs for use in the day rooms at the City's
three fire stations, described in the specifications therefore approved by the City Council on March
20, 1996 and
WHEREAS, said bids have been compared, checked, and tabulated and a report thereof
filed with the City Manager as follows:
Bidder Location
California Office Furniture Sacramento $6,023.23
Durst Office Interiors Stockton $6,885.23
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends award of the bid for the purchase of thirteen
commercial -grade reclining chairs for use in the day rooms at the City's three fire stations, be
made to the low bidder, California Office Furniture of Sacramento, CA; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council that the award of the
bid for the purchase of thirteen commercial -grade reclining chairs for use in the day rooms at the
City's three fire stations, be and the same is hereby awarded to California Office Furniture of
Sacramento, CA, the low bidder, in the amount of $6,023.23.
Dated: May 15, 1996
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 96-51 was passed and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 15, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Davenport, Mann, Pennino, Sieglock and
Warner (Mayor)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS.- None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
96-51