Change Order #1 to Purchase Order 190049 to W. W. Grainger, Inc. in Excess of $50,000
From:
Robert E. Dye, Interim Facilites Director
Organization:
Facilities Management
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Change Order #1, in Excess of $50,000, to W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Robert E. Dye, Facilities Management Interim Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute the following Change Order #1, in excess of $50,000, adding funds to Purchase Order 190049, issued to W.W. Grainger, Inc.:
Department:
Facilities Management
Division:
Maintenance
Type:
Addition
Amount:
$40,000
Vendor:
W. W. Grainger, Inc.
Purchase Order:
190049
Change Order:
1
Original Award Amount:
$47,000
Change Order # 1
$40,000
New Purchase Order Total:
$87,000
[Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 310203, Object Code 54601 and 55201]
BACKGROUND:
The issuance of this Purchase Order is necessary to ensure continuity of services traditionally provided by the Board of County Commissioners to the citizens of Escambia County. Facilities Management currently has a Open Purchase Order to W.W. Grainger, Inc., in the amount of $47,000, for maintenance/repair parts and operating supplies. This will increase the Open Purchase order by $40,000 bringing the PO amount to $87,000. The Department works diligently to find the best possible price for maintenance/repair parts and operating supplies. W.W. Grainger, Inc., has repeatedly provided the lowest price compared to their competitors on repair/maintenance parts and operating supplies.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 310203, Object Code 54601 & 55201
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
N/A
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
County Ordinance, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-64 providing for Board approval of Contracts and Purchase Orders of $50,000 or greater.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Upon Board approval, the Facilities Management Department will generate a Change Order.