Consent 10-15-03.pdfRESOLUTION NO.
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.
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dada 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-Dada County contracts; however, the purchase of the
Arne Jacobsen Ant Chair was not available on any contract; 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 chairs for the Miami Beach
Regional Library from Fritz Hansen, the sole source manufacturer of the chairs, at a
total cost of $49,530.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS
DAY OF ., 2003
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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