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First Extension to the Agreement Between the City of Gainesville and Trident Supply Company (B)
This item involves a request for the first-one year Extension to the Agreement between Regional Transit System (RTS) and Trident Supply Company for industrial hose and fittings.
Explanation
RTS has an Agreement with Trident Supply Company for industrial hose and fittings used in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of the RTS fleet. The Agreement allows for three one-year extension, subject to funding and written consent of both parties. The First Extension is for the period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $20,000 is available in the RTS FY 2007 operating budget for this extension.
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission: 1) authorize the City Manager to execute the First Extension to the Agreement with Trident Supply Company for the period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute any and all related documents.
Alternative Recommendation A: The City Commission decline the authorization for the City Manager to execute the First Extension to the Agreement with Trident Supply Company and provide staff with specific direction for securing these commodities. This would require issuance of a new Invitation to Bid and incur additional administrative costs.