2003-25360 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2003-25360
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF 204 CHAIRS FOR THE REGIONAL LIBRARY
FROM FRITZ HANSEN, THE SOLE SOURCE
MANUFACTURER OF THE CHAIRS, AT A TOTAL COST OF
$49,530.
WHEREAS, the Miami -Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) in consultation with
the firm of Robert A.M. Stern Architects selected the Arne Jacobsen Ant Chair (the
"Chair") manufactured by Fritz Hansen for the new Miami Beach Regional Library (the
"Library"); and
WHEREAS, Fritz Hansen is the sole source provider and manufacturer of this
chair; and
WHEREAS, MDPLS has requested the purchase of 204 chairs and 15 dollies at
a total cost of $49,530; and
WHEREAS, agreement by and between the MDPLS and the City of Miami Beach
(the "City") requires that the City purchase the furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the
Library. Said agreement requires MDPLS to maintain and service all furniture, fixtures
and equipment; and
WHEREAS, all furniture and equipment (i.e., computers) have been ordered via
State of Florida and Miami -Dade County contracts; however, the purchase of the Arne
Jacobsen Ant Chair was not available on any contract; and
WHEREAS, the Administration is directed to look for comparable chairs of a
lesser price; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends that the chair be purchased from
Fritz Hansen, the sole source manufacturer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby authorize the purchase of 204 chaffs for th Miami Beach Regional
Library from Fritz Hansen, the sole source manufacturr of t hairs, at a total cost of
$49,530. /
PASSED and ADOPTED this 15th day of October,
ATT
CITY CLERK ROBERT PARCHER
V APPROVED AS TO
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor David Dermer and Date: October 15, 2003
Members of the City Commission
From: Jorge M. Gonzalez
City Manager
Subject: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 204 CHAIRS FOR THE
REGIONAL LIBRARY FROM FRITZ HANSEN, THE SOLE SOURCE MANUFACTURER
OF THE CHAIRS, AT A TOTAL COST OF $49,530.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
AMOUNT AND FUNDING
$49,530.00 Funding is available from Regional Library fund
372.2181.069358
ANALYSIS
The Miami -Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) in consultation with the firm of Robert
A.M. Stern Architects selected the Arne Jacobsen Ant Chair ( the "Chair") manufactured by
Fritz Hansen for the new Miami Beach Regional Library(the" library"). Fritz Hansen is the
sole source provider and manufacturer of this chair. MDPLS has requested the purchase of
204 chairs and 15 dollies at a total cost of $49,530. See attached Fritz Hansen letter dated
September 15, 2003.
Agreement by and between the MDPLS and the City of Miami Beach (the" City") requires
that the City purchase the furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the library. Said agreement
requires MDPLS to maintain and service all furniture, fixtures and equipment. All furniture
and equipment (i.e. computers) have been ordered via State of Florida and Miami -Dade
County contracts. The purchase of the Arne Jacobsen Ant Chair was not available on any
contract. Therefore, the Administration recommends, that the chair be purchased from
Fritz Hansen, the sole source manufacturer.
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Fritz Hansen
City of Miami Beach
Att.: Marta Fernandez Rubio
New York 15`)' of September 2003
Dear Marta,
Thanks for a pleasant phone conversation of today. As agreed I herewith send you in
writing that Fritz Hansen, Inc. is the only manufacture of the Arne Jacobson Ant chair.
We have been producing the chair since 1954, when it was designed by Arne Jacobsen
for Fritz Hansen.
Sincerely,
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!' Fritz Hansen, Inc
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FRITZ HANSEN NA • 18TH FLOOR - RBS SECOND AVE NEW YORK - NV 100)7 • TEL: 212 705 4976 - FAX: 212 734 1904
FRITZ HANSEN AIS - ALLERODVEJ 8 - DK -3650 ALLEROD • DENMARK • TEL. (.45) 48 17 23 00 . FAX I.AS) 48 17 1546 - WWW.FWITZHANSIN.COM
NORDEA A/S 2149-0348450010 - DANSKE BANK A/S 3001.5193030629 - BO BANK A/S 902.4883 • CVR. NC 14 12 02 11
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of 204 Chairs for the Regional Library from Fritz Hansen, the Sole
Source Manufacturer, at a total cost of $49,530.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission Adopt the Resolution?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Miami -Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) in consultation with the firm of Robert A.M. Stern
Architects selected the Arne Jacobsen Ant Chair ( the "Chair") manufactured by Fritz Hansen for the new
Miami Beach Regional Library(the" library"). Fritz Hansen is the sole source provider and manufacturer of
this chair.
Agreement by and between the MDPLS and the City of Miami Beach ( the "City") require that the City
purchase the furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the library. Said agreement requires MDPLS to
maintain and service all furniture, fixtures and equipment. All furniture and equipment (i.e. computers)
have been ordered via State of Florida and Miami Dade County contracts. The purchase of the Arne
Jacobsen Ant Chair was not available on any contract. Therefore, the Administration recommends, that
the chair be purchased from Fritz Hansen, the sole source manufacturer.
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount
Funds: I 1 $49,530.00
2
3
4
Finance Dept. Total $49,530.00
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
GUS LOPEZ, GL EXT. 6641
Account
372.2181.069358 (Regional Library Fund)
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City Manager
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Ms. Undo �errmandez Rubio
New York, Thursday 7 S"' of September 2003
QUOTATION
Dear Marta,
As agreed_ t`herewith send you a quotation on ilia 204 Ant Gt�airs in iaxur and 15 minor
dollys.
All net prices quoted are based on an order being .placed directly with Fritz Hansen.
Delivery time is approx. 12 weeks.
Delivery terms: DDP (Delivery -Duty Paid, Inooterrns 2000) to your location in Miami,
Florida.
There are 6 assembled chairs in each box. .
Payment terms: 30 days Net,
Our federal ID number is 20-0228056
Please include Tax til number and correct ""very and invoice address when placing
the order.
FRITZ HANSEN NA - i 8TM FLOOR • t85 SECOND AVE NEW YORK • NY 10017 - Tlt. 212 703 4976 • FAX: 212 784 1904
FRITZ HANSON A/S • ALLERODVE} B - DK -3450 ALL£WD : DENM�►RK • TM 1+451 4B 17 23 00 • FAX 1+431 48 17 19 48 • WWW.FRITZHANSEN.COM
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QUOTATION TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Deliverytime: 8-12 weeks
Delivery terms: DDP (Delivery Duty Paid, Incoterms 2000) to your destination in,
Miami, Florida. (sea -freight) there will be an up -charge for airfreight delivery
Payment terms: 30 days Net
FRI72 HANSEN NA , 18TH FLOOR , 885 SECOND AVE NEW YORK - NY 10017 - TEL 212 705 4976 • FAX: 212 7'5A 1904
FRITZ HANSEN A/$ ALLEROOVE1 S • DK -3A50 A.LEkOD - DENMARK - M. 1+451 48 17 23 00 - FAX 1+451 46 17 19 48 • WWW.fRITZMANSEN.COM
NORDEA A/$ 214943464SOD 18 , DANSKE BANK A/S 30013193030629 • BG BANK A/$ 902.4883 • CVR NR. lA 12 02 11
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cost
Total cast
Descn ion
3101
31740 j
Ant chair in 215 silk lazur
31014
7590 1
Ant chair in 915 lime lazur
3101
33
230
7590
i Ant chair in 715 frost lazur
Minor dolly for Ant chairs __
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15
1741
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951
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1 Tatal USD
Deliverytime: 8-12 weeks
Delivery terms: DDP (Delivery Duty Paid, Incoterms 2000) to your destination in,
Miami, Florida. (sea -freight) there will be an up -charge for airfreight delivery
Payment terms: 30 days Net
FRI72 HANSEN NA , 18TH FLOOR , 885 SECOND AVE NEW YORK - NY 10017 - TEL 212 705 4976 • FAX: 212 7'5A 1904
FRITZ HANSEN A/$ ALLEROOVE1 S • DK -3A50 A.LEkOD - DENMARK - M. 1+451 48 17 23 00 - FAX 1+451 46 17 19 48 • WWW.fRITZMANSEN.COM
NORDEA A/$ 214943464SOD 18 , DANSKE BANK A/S 30013193030629 • BG BANK A/$ 902.4883 • CVR NR. lA 12 02 11
Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP
460 West 34`h Street
New York, NY 10001
Phone 212 967 5100 Fax 212 967 5588
PROJECT: MIAMI BEACH REGIONAL LIBRARY
PROJECT#: 98011.03
SHIP TO: MIAMI BEACH REGIONAL LIBRARY
22722 nd STREET
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
NOTES:
FF&E Specifications
CH -03
DESCRIPTION: SIDE CHAIR
LOCATION: MULTIPURPOSE RM, STORYTELLING
RM, ARTS& CRAFTS ROOM
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Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP
460 West 34`h Street
New York, NY 10001
Phone 212 967 5100 Fax 212 967 5588
PROJECT: MIAMI BEACH REGIONAL LIBRARY
PROJECT#: 98011.03
SHIP TO: MIAMI BEACH REGIONAL LIBRARY
22722 nd STREET
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
FF&E Specifications
CH -03
DESCRIPTION: SIDE CHAIR
LOCATION: MULTIPURPOSE RM, STORYTELLING
RM, ARTS& CRAFTS ROOM
PRODUCT IMAGE
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FL710/FZ715 FL910/FZ915
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FL210/FZ215
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