City Council

E.16 - Staff Report - Library Modernization Project Furniture PurchaseNSIDERATION OF PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FURNITURE FOR THE AZUSA CITYLIBRARY CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND MODERNIZATION PROJECT (CIP NOS.1080000510-51023A AND 2830511086-7125/51024A-7125)RECOMMENDED ACTION:  1) Waive purchasing procedures as authorized under Azusa Municipal CodeSection 2.539, as this is in the best interest of the City to maximize efficiency to the Project by utilizing acooperative buying agreement; 2) Approve the purchase and installation of project-related furniture with GMBusiness Interiors in the amount of $369,795.02 (CIP Project #1080000510-51023A & #2830511086-7125/51024A-7125); 3) Authorize staff to issue change orders as needed for up to a 10% contingency of$36,979.50, for a not-to-exceed total purchase cost of $406,774.52; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to executethe contract with GM Business Interiors, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City. TotalCost: $406,774.52 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: $192,319 from library grant fundsAccount #2830511051-7125/51127C-7125; balance of $214,455.52 from FY 2026-2027 Library ModernizationProject CIP budget Account #1080000510-7125/51023A-712