CouncilTrac · Matter
Purchase furniture and self-checkout equipment for library renovation — $308,781.54
What this is
The council will consider authorizing purchase orders for new furniture from ODP Business Solutions ($225,649.91) through OMNIA Partners Contract #R240112, and self-checkout equipment from Tech-Logic ($83,131.63) through Equalis Group Purchasing Program Contract #R10-1118A, both for the library renovation project.
Why it matters
This equipment will outfit the renovated library, affecting the services and layout available to residents.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — October 13, 2025 meeting
- October 13, 2025 Vote taken — October 13, 2025 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — October 13, 2025
Authorize purchase orders
Official agenda language
BID #04-26 – WE REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF NEW FURNITURE AND SELF-CHECKOUT EQUIPMENT FOR THE LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECT TO ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ($225,649.91) THROUGH OMNIA PARTNERS CONTRACT #R240112 AND TECH-LOGIC ($83,131.63) THROUGH EQUALIS GROUP PURCHASING PROGRAM (“EQUALIS”) CONTRACT #R10-1118A.
Documents
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