Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Creative Office Furniture Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) and OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Creative Office Furniture Inc. in the amount of $75,609.94 for office furniture at Cotton Exchange Building for Universal Services, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Universal Services Office of Innovation, located on the top floor of the historic Anderson Clayton Building, is crucial to our commitment to Commissioners Court to explore new technologies and address complex challenges through rapid development and collaboration. In the spirit of providing forward-thinking solutions to our customers, it is our intent to ensure the space serves a dual-purpose beyond innovation and as a county-wide collaboration hub. Usage will be maximized for the purpose of county-wide trainings such as STARS upgrades, P-Card, customer experience trainings and future trainings around new technology implementations.
Expected Impact:
To ensure the office can be fully operational and support these critical functions, we urgently need to acquire the necessary furniture. Delays in this purchase will hinder our ability to commence essential enterprise training sessions and other key activities. Processed at end of fiscal year.
Alternative Options:
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/8/24
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 9/10/24
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Emergency item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Karen Vasquez, Director of Business Operations - Universal Services; Martha Sloan, Contract Administrator, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter