Title
Resolution - A Resolution to Consider Approving a BuyBoard Contract With Workplace Resource Group of Fort Worth, Texas in the Amount of $282,277.73 for the Purchase and Installation of Furniture for the Mansfield Public Library
Requested Action
Approve a Resolution to Execute a BuyBoard Contract
Recommendation
Approve Resolution
Description/History
The proposed BuyBoard purchase will provide furniture for the library expansion and renovation scheduled for completion December 2022. The purchase includes the design, delivery and installation of furniture for all public areas including children, teens, adults, computer area, two meeting rooms, a conference room and program room, as well as staff workrooms and offices.
Staff met with multiple vendors and arranged onsite consultations, measurements and needs assessments. After researching a number of alternatives, the BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative was determined to be the most cost-effective method for obtaining furniture and equipment.
Workplace Resource Group is under contract through the BuyBoard and will provide the library furniture in the amount of $282,277.73. By utilizing this competitive procurement process and leveraging the cooperative’s bulk discounts, the purchase price represents between a 12 to 66 percent discount off the list prices for the specified components.
Justification
The proposed purchase is necessary to furnish the library expansion and renovation prior to opening in late 2022.
Funding Source
General Obligation Bond Funding
Prepared By
Yolanda Botello
Director of Library and Historical Services
Yolanda.botello@mansfieldtexas.gov
817-728-3691