Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of office furniture for the Constable Pct. 2 Office to include delivery, assembly and setup in an amount not to exceed $44,838.19 from G&S Office Designs (OMNIA Contract No. R240108 & TIPS Contract No. 2303011) pursuant to Section 271.101 and 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program; and to further authorize

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Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of office furniture for the Constable Pct. 2 Office to include delivery, assembly and setup in an amount not to exceed $44,838.19 from G&S Office Designs (OMNIA Contract No. R240108 & TIPS Contract No. 2303011) pursuant to Section 271.101 and 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program; and to further authorize the transfer of funds from the general operating reserve Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 to Constable Pct. 2 material and supplies Account #1001-3180-001-461000; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-3180-001-461000 (General Fund-Constable Pct 2 - Administration-Materials & Supplies)] Issue: Current furniture is worn out and needs replacement. Some furniture has water damage from a previous water leak. Solution: Consideration to approve the cooperative pricing proposal from G&S Office Designs for delivery, assembly and setup of office furniture for Constable Pct.  2. Vendor has met the competitive bidding requirements of the State of Texas. Result: If approved, the order for the requested furniture will be placed after the budget amendment is completed.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).