TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute interim Blanket Purchase Orders with CED Metropolitan Electrical Distributors, of Los Angeles, CA, and with Walter’s Wholesale Electric Company, of Long Beach, CA, for the purchase and delivery of as-needed electrical supplies, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000, for a period of six months or until a new contract is awarded. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
On September 16, 2014, the City Council awarded contracts to CED Metropolitan Electrical Distributors and Walter’s Wholesale Electric Company, for the purchase of as-needed electrical supplies, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $715,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.
City Council approval is requested to authorize the City Manager to execute interim Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs) with CED Metropolitan Electrical Distributors and with Walter’s Wholesale Electric Company, to provide miscellaneous electrical supplies to various City departments, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000, with a six-month term or until new contracts are awarded. The interim BPOs are necessary to ensure continuity of service and maintenance for various Citywide projects. The Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department has started a large-scale project of upgrading the electrical power to the Long Beach Shoreline Marina that will require additional supplies. These interim BPOs will allow for adequate time for the Purchasing Division to complete a formal procurement, which is anticipated to be completed by February 2019.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Amy R. Webber on September 24, 2018 and by Revenue Management Officer Geraldine Alejo on September 17, 2018.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on October 9, 2018, to ensure continuity of service for the purchase and delivery of as-needed electrical supplies.
FISCAL IMPACT
The aggregate am...
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