Legislation Details

File #: 25-2967    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 4/30/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/8/2025 Final action: 5/8/2025
Title: Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of lowest complete bid to Velocity Business Products (Primary); ICON Office Environments (Secondary); and Creative Offices Furniture, Inc. (Tertiary) in the amount of $769,741 for office furniture for the Fire Marshal's Office for the period of May 8, 2025 - May 7, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250073), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
Attachments: 1. 25-2967-SUPPLEMENTAL Award - Multiple Vendors Job No. 250073.pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis

Secondary Department: Fire Marshal
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Laurie Christensen

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): 250073
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Velocity Business Products (Primary); ICON Office Environments (Secondary); Creative Offices Furniture, Inc. (Tertiary)

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of lowest complete bid to Velocity Business Products (Primary); ICON Office Environments (Secondary); and Creative Offices Furniture, Inc. (Tertiary) in the amount of $769,741 for office furniture for the Fire Marshal's Office for the period of May 8, 2025 - May 7, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250073), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
The Fire Marshal's Office (FMO) requires office furniture to support staffing changes and replace worn items. Currently, each purchase involves soliciting multiple bids, which leads to delays, inconsistent pricing, and added administrative work.
Issuing a formal bid and awarding a contract to a qualified vendor will streamline procurement, ensure consistent pricing, and reduce lead times-allowing the department to operate more efficiently and responsively.




Expected Impact:
Awarding the contract to a vendor is expected to streamline the procurement process, reduce administrative burden, and significantly decrease lead times for acquiring office furniture. This will enable FMO to respond...

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