Title
Commercial Floor Coverings
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of commercial floor coverings and related services from cooperative contracts for a term of three years to the following:
? Tarkett USA, Inc. (Omnia Coop #2020002143)
? Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc. (Omnia Coop# 2020002149) , and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
David Wolfe, General Services
Bill Witherell, General Services
Explanation
* These contracts are needed for the purchase and installation of floor coverings for city facilities.
* NC General Statue Section 143-129(e)(3) allows local governments to purchase from formally organized cooperative purchasing contracts.
* Cooperative purchasing agreements result from the consolidation and competitive solicitation of multiple public agency requirements. By aggregating common needs, all agencies are able to leverage economies of scale, such as volume discounts, improved terms and conditions, reduced administrative costs, and access to professional and technical expertise.
* Commercial flooring may include but is not limited to carpet, vinyl, laminate, rubber and sheet tile, ceramic tile, and wood flooring.
* The contracts will also provide the option of turn-key installation or replacement services performed by a network of authorized dealer/installation partners to service the city's needs.
* Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $3,000,000.
* Potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept decreases, if warranted.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a cooperative purchasing contract and is exempt from the CBI Program.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General and...
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