HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1977/11/01 Item 12CITY OF CHULA VISTA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 12
For meeting of 11/1/77
ITEM TITLE Resolution 8872 - Waiving bid requirements for purchase
of piano
SUBMITTED BY City Librarian/Purchasing Agent ~-~
ITEM EXPLANATION (4/5TH'S VOTE REQUIRED YEOS_ NO x )
Council Resolution N0. 8231 approved purchase of a piano for use in the Library
auditorium from monies received as a gift from the Birch Foundation.
The Mason and Hamlin piano has been recommended by Gretchen Evans, concert pianist,
who has been in charge of the concerts presented in the Library. The Mason and Hamlin
piano is considered one of the best in tone and craftsmanship. It is important that a
quality piano be available for the artists who present concerts in the Library. The
Mason and Hamlin is such an instrument. The next concert is scheduled for Nov. 14, 1977.
Acme Piano Services, San Diego, is the exclusive distributor of the Mason and Hamlin
line in San Diego County. Acme has quoted a price for the piano at $5,980.00 (list
$7,475.00), concert bench at $168.00 and piano dolly at $185.00. The total cost,
including tax, is $6,712.98.
It is recommended that, pursuant to Section 2.56.170 of the Municipal Code, Council
waive the bidding requirements and authorize the purchase of the piano.
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Agreement_ Resolution x Ordinance_ Plat_ Notification List_
Other ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: Attached Submitted on
FINANCIAL IMPACT Funds have been transferred to Account No. 100-1611-5398.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION City Librarian and Purchasing Agent recommend waiving of
bid requirements and authorization for the purchase of the
piano from Acme Piano Services.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
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