22A - MISC CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: FEBRUARY 2, 2009 TITLE: CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (SPEC. NO. 05-072) APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on lst Reading ^ Ordinance on 2''d Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ -~ ~Z CI MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Renew the contract with The Home Depot for the purchase of miscellaneous construction materials for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $95,000. DISCUSSION The City maintains in excess of 50 buildings, including City Hall, the Corporate Yard, the Police Administration and Holding Facility, fire stations, recreation and senior centers, libraries, and park facilities. Blanket Order Lists consisting of vendors that provide supplies and services required by agencies on a consistent basis are established annually. Home Depot provides construction materials such as lumber, electrical and plumbing supplies, hardware, and fixtures that are used extensively in the maintenance of City facilities. The contract will ensure that all necessary materials are available when required. Although, most of the purchases made against this blanket order are in increments of $500 or less, larger projects in the past two years include supplies for the Police Department training course, After School Adventures program at the E1 Salvador Center and for the Catalina camp-out for youth. On July 18, 2005, the City Council awarded a contract to The Home Depot, a Santa Ana vendor, for a one-year period, with provision for four one-year renewals. The Home Depot has performed satisfactorily during the past contract period, and staff recommends the third renewal of the contract. 22A-1