Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the noncompetitive purchase of windows and installation at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. The cost is $118,450 and will be funded from the Building and Building Improvements capital program within Monona Terrace’s 2024 adopted capital budget.
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Authorizing the noncompetitive purchase of $118,450 in goods and services from Lake City Glass, Inc. for the manufacture and installation of windows at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center (Monona Terrace). (District 4)
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WHEREAS, the City owns and operates Monona Terrace; and
WHEREAS, Monona Terrace requires windows to function as a community and convention center and some of the windows require replacement; and
WHEREAS, Monona Terrace has been utilizing the skill and expertise of Lake City Glass, Inc. for 9 years in both competitively selected and noncompetitively selected smaller purchases; and
WHEREAS, Monona Terrace has identified Lake City Glass, Inc. as the best available company for the manufacture and installation of windows due to their familiarity with the building the individual window measurements, dimensions and glass composition, for the reasons explained in the attached Noncompetitive Selection Request Form; and
WHEREAS, MGO 4.26(2) requires goods to be purchased using a competitive process approved by the Finance Director, and under the Finance Director’s Purchasing Guidelines, Common Council approval is required to purchase goods of $50,000 or more without a competitive process;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby authorizes the Finance Director/designee to sign a contract for the purchase of $118,450 in goods and services as described above.