Title
Emergency Plexiglass and Barrier Purchases (Ordinance S-46904)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Central Plastic & Rubber Company, Inc., to provide plexiglass and acrylic collapsible barriers for the purpose of safety and wellness for Water Services Department (WSD) employees. Further request to authorize execution of amendments to the agreement as necessary within the Council-approved expenditure authority as provided below, and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The agreement value will not exceed $50,000.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this contract is to provide plexiglass and acrylic collapsible barriers for WSD staff. The WSD Facilities section began receiving numerous requests to install protective barriers at reception desks and work counters where staff engage in face-to-face contact with the general public. This item has allowed WSD Facilities staff to fulfill those requests immediately in an effort to mitigate the COVID-19 virus in the workplace to protect employees and the public. To ensure the safety of employees and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, WSD has made emergency purchases for plexiglass and acrylic collapsible barriers from this vendor for $19,999.78, with payment subject to ratification by Council.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived, and an Emergency Determination Memo was submitted.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement is for two years, effective Sept. 2, 2020.
Financial Impact
The total agreement value for Central Plastic & Rubber Company, Inc., will not exceed $50,000.
Funding is available in the Water Services Operating and Capital Improvement Program budgets.
Emergency Clause
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial for the City to ensure that employees have safe workplaces and adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.