City Council

3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH W. W. GRAINGER INCORPORATED TO FURNISH AND DELIVER PARTS, EQUIPMENT TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $575,000 (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is covered by the “Common Sense” exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with W. W. Grainger, Incorporated to furnish and deliver Parts, Equipment, Tools, Supplies and Materials, in an amount not-to-exceed $575,000, which includes the base contract amount of $500,000 and a contingency of $75,000 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) Contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies or services; and (3) Grant the recommended contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section