Department: Resource Management
Staff Contact: Dianna Wright/Amy Tharnish
Subject: Consideration of renewal of contract to Grainger for industrial supplies for various City Departments.
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Consideration of renewal of contract to Grainger for industrial supplies for various City Departments.
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Summary:
City of Olathe has a long-standing relationship with Grainger utilizing cooperative contracts for industrial supply items such as laboratory and shop supplies, pumps, tools, fittings, switches, etc. Grainger has both an online site for ordering as well as a storefront in Lenexa, Kansas. The State of Kansas Contract offers discounts that range from 10% to 66% off list price.
Staff recommends award of contract to Grainer for industrial supplies utilizing State of Kansas Contract #44986 for a contract term through June 30, 2023.
Departments that heavily utilize this contract are those from Traffic, Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Vehicle Maintenance, and Facilities Management.
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Financial Impact:
Expenditures for industrial supplies are charged to individual department budgets. Annual city-wide expenditures for the industrial supplies total approximately $130,000 per year.
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Action Needed:
Renewal of contract to Grainger for industrial supplies.
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