Title
Automated Materials Handling System for Burton Barr Library - Requirements Contract - RFP 18-040 (A) (Ordinance S-48274)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 148428 with Envisionware, Inc for the purchase of an Automated Materials Handler (AMH) for the Library Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $284,062.
Report
Summary
This contract is for the installation and upkeep of an Automated Materials Handler (AMH) at the Burton Barr Central Library, which receives, checks in, and sorts incoming materials into bins, significantly reducing staff effort. Library wishes to also replace existing equipment at the Mesquite Library with an Envisionware AMH to meet current requirements.
Contract Term
The contract term is Sept. 1, 2018 to Aug. 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $284,062 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $1,042,468. Funds are available in the Library Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This contract was originally approved by City Council on Aug. 29, 2018.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Library Department.