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CC - (1) Approval of a Five-Year Agreement with Brasco International, Inc. for the Acquisition of Bus Stop Furniture in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,120,922; and (2) Authorization to the Purchasing Officer to Issue Purchase Orders During and Under the Terms of the Agreement as Determined by the Chief Transportation Officer.
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Meeting Date: October 26, 2020
Contact Person/Dept: Rolando Cruz/Transportation
Phone Number: (310) 253-6500
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/21/2020);
Department Approval: Rolando Cruz, Chief Transportation Officer (10/19/2020)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) approve a five-year agreement with Brasco International, Inc. for the acquisition of new bus stop furniture in an amount not-to-exceed $1,120,922 to replace existing and add new furniture at Culver CityBus bus stops located throughout the City; and (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue purchase orders during and under the terms of the agreement as determined by the Chief Transportation Officer.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Much of the existing bus stop furniture in the City has been in place for approximately 22 years and is in need of replacement. In 2016, staff began to replace the old bus stop furniture with modern and timeless furniture to compliment the City's built environment and promote a positive perception and experience of public transportation. On September 12, 2016, Council awarded a contract to West Valley Investment Group, Inc. to replace furniture at 32 bus stops with new furniture, including 28 shelters, 49 benches, and 39 trash receptacles. The silver/light gray furniture that was procured complimen...
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