CouncilTrac · Matter
What this is
The council will authorize purchase orders totaling $3,571,377.05 for new furniture for the library renovation project through various cooperative contracts, split among six vendors: Bluebox ($178,790.24), Business Interiors ($254,335.04), Furniture Marketing Group FMG ($2,080,750.77), GL Seaman & Company ($534,652.72), Spencer + Company ($394,423.44), and ODP Business Solutions ($128,424.84).
Why it matters
This is a large expenditure that will equip the renovated library for residents when it reopens.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 10A4 as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Dan Barrios.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — September 8, 2025 meeting
- September 8, 2025 Vote taken — September 8, 2025 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — September 8, 2025
Authorize purchase orders
Official agenda language
BID #96-25 – WE REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW FURNITURE FOR THE LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECT TO BLUEBOX ($178,790.24), BUSINESS INTERIORS ($254,335.04), FURNITURE MARKETING GROUP (FMG) ($2,080,750.77), GL SEAMAN & COMPANY ($534,652.72), SPENCER + COMPANY ($394,423.44), AND ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ($128,424.84) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,571,377.05 THROUGH VARIOUS COOPERATIVE CONTRACTS.
Documents
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