Discussion and possible action to approve the furniture proposal for the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) from Wyze Solutions (TIPS Contract No. 240301) for an amount not to exceed $66,629.63 for the delivery, setup and installation of office furniture for the EOC located on the second floor of the Sheriff’s administrative building located at 1002 Farragut Street, pursuant to the Texas Local Gover

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Discussion and possible action to approve the furniture proposal for the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) from Wyze Solutions (TIPS Contract No. 240301) for an amount not to exceed $66,629.63 for the delivery, setup and installation of office furniture for the EOC located on the second floor of the Sheriff’s administrative building located at 1002 Farragut Street, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101, 271.102, Sub-Chapter F. cooperative Purchasing Programs and to further authorize the transfer of funds from 3874-1250-361100 Depository Interest in the amount of $66,338.00 - Bond Series 2019A and 2703-1250-361100 ARPA Depository Interest in the amount of $292.00 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account # 3867-7230-001-470000 (Former HEB Building Series 2019A-Administration-Capital Outlay); 2703-1250-001-470000 (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021-administration-Capital Outlay] Issue: The Emergency Operation Center renovations have been completed. The furniture proposal covers delivery, setup and installation. The furniture proposal will cover all areas of the EOC, including but not limited to the conference room, investigators office, reception, waiting area and other administrative offices required for the operation of the EOC. Solution: If approved, the Purchasing Agent will order the furniture contingent upon the transfer of funds and the estimated time for completion is 4 – 6 weeks. Result: Consideration to authorize the cooperative price proposal submitted by Wyze Solutions. The vendor conducted a site visit with County officials prior to submitting the proposal. Cooperative contract is under The Texas Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS).

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