Title
Arts, Crafts and Specialty Supplies - Requirements Contract- IFB 18-170A (Ordinance S-45650)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contracts 147536 and 147537 with NASCO Education, LLC. and S&S Worldwide, Inc. for the purchase of arts, crafts and specialty supplies for the Parks and Recreation Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Upon approval of $100,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate amount of the contracts will not exceed $475,000.
Report
Summary
These contracts were originally implemented to provide primarily arts and crafts supplies; however, an opportunity was identified to obtain additional products through the agreements such as teaching supplies, toys, games, party supplies and novelty items which will aggregate purchases and support strategic procurement efforts. These additional products will enhance the quality of summer, afterschool and recreational programs that are provided to Phoenix residents.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term began on May 23, 2018.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $100,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate amount of the contracts will not exceed $475,000. Funds are available in the Parks and Recreation Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
These contracts were originally approved by City Council on May 2, 2018.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher, Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone, and the Finance and Parks and Recreation departments.