R2023-268 2023-10-23RESOLUTION NO. R2023-268
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing
participation through an interlocal agreement with National IPA – OMNIA
Partners for the purchase of hardware supplies and materials from Lowe’s, in
the estimated amount of $109,000.00, for the period of October 1, 2023 through
September 30, 2024.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the purchase of hardware supplies and materials from Lowe’s, in the
estimated amount of $109,000.00, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute an
agreement for the purchase of hardware supplies and materials.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 23rd day of October, A.D., 2023.
________________________________
J. KEVIN COLE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________
FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MMC
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
DocuSign Envelope ID: 96DD53B2-5E80-4B2C-BB6D-0DF9C31BB718
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Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Supplies & Relates Services
Executive Summary
Lead Agency: Region 4 ESC Solicitation: 19-20
RFP Issued: October 28, 2019 Pre-Proposal Date: November 12, 2019
Response Due Date: December 9, 2019 Proposals Received: 9
Awarded to: Contract # R192006
The Board of Directors of Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) issued RFP 19-20 on October 28, 2019, to
establish a national cooperative contract for Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Supplies & Related
Services.
The solicitation included cooperative purchasing language in Section I. Scope of Work:
NATIONAL CONTRACT
Region 4 ESC, as the Principal Procurement Agency, defined in Appendix D, has partnered with OMNIA Partners to
make the resultant contract (also known as the “Master Agreement” in materials distributed by OMNIA Partners)
from this solicitation available to other public agencies nationally, including state and local governmental entities,
public and private primary, secondary and higher education entities, non-profit entities, and agencies for the public
benefit (“Public Agencies”), through OMNIA Partners’ cooperative purchasing program. The Region 4 is acting as
the contracting agency for any other Public Agency that elects to utilize the resulting Master Agreement. Use of
the Master Agreement by any Public Agency is preceded by their registration with OMNIA Partners (a
“Participating Public Agency”). Appendix D contains additional information about OMNIA Partners and the
cooperative purchasing agreement.
Notice of the solicitation was sent to potential offerors, as well as advertised in the following:
• Region 4 ESC website
• OMNIA Partners, Public Sector website
• USA Today, nationwide
• Arizona Business Gazette, AZ
• San Bernardino Sun, CA
• Honolulu Star-Advertiser, HI
• The Advocate – New Orleans, LA
• New Jersey Herald, NJ
• Times Union, NY
• Daily Journal of Commerce, OR
• The State, SC
• Houston Community Newspapers, Cy Creek
Mirror, TX
• Deseret News, UT
• Richmond Times, VA
• Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, WA
• Helena Independent Record, MT
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On December 9, 2019 proposals were received from the following offerors:
• Facility Solutions Group
• Fastenal Company
• W.W. Grainger, Inc.
• Hi-Line Electric., Inc.
• Kimball Midwest
• Lawson Products
• Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC
• Northern Safety & Industrial
• Wesco Distribution, Inc.
The proposals were evaluated by an evaluation committee. Using the evaluation criteria established in the RFP,
the committee determined that Lowes Home Centers, LLC demonstrated the ability to provide the products and
services outlined in the solicitation while offering competitive pricing to members.
Region 4 ESC executed agreements with a contract effective date of April 1, 2020.
Contract Highlights:
Operates approximately 2,370 home improvement and hardware stores. Offers a range of products for
maintenance, repair, remodeling. Product categories include Lumber and Building Materials; Tools and
Hardware; Appliances; Fashion Fixtures; Rough Plumbing and Electrical; Lawn and Garden; Seasonal and
Outdoor Living; Paint; Flooring; Millwork, and Kitchens. The Company also supports the communities that
focus on K-12 public education and community improvement projects.
Contract includes:
• Over 1,700 stores nationwide to pick up materials, have Lowe's deliver or have parcel shipped.
• Committed to enhancing the economic growth of its diverse and small business suppliers. Lowe’s
sources suppliers who best match their needs regardless of business size or classification so they can
offer a broader assortment of products at affordable prices.
• Register with Omnia Partners at: https://www.omniapartners.com/publicsector to become a
member and utilize the contract at any Lowe's store in the U.S.
• Every Lowe's location will be able to scan the barcoded key fob to receive a 7% discount at point of
sale; must order key fobs at: https://www.lowesforpros.com/l/government-buyer-solutions.html
• Utilize the catalog price file online, will need set up an account on www.Lowesforpros.com If an
existing account, email GovernmentSupport@Lowes.com to have the file linked for their purchasing
needs to receive the discount structure.
• Lowe's eProcurment - email eProSupport@lowes.com to set up an account and link the catalog
price file and discount structure.
Term:
Initial three-year agreement from April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2023 with the option to renew for two
(2) additional one-year periods through March 31, 2025.
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Pricing/Discount:
• Option 1:
o Walk-In: 7% discount at time of purchase
o On-Line : up to 20% discount
o eProcurement: Category discounts up to 20% off
• Option 2:
o $10,000 to $24,999: 2% rebate on all sales (less returns)
o $25,000 to $49,999: 4% rebate on all sales (less returns)
o $50,000 to more: 7% rebate on all sales (less returns)
OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Web Landing Page:
https://www.omniapartners.com/publicsector/contracts/supplier-contracts/lowes-home-centers-inc