HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-180ORDINANCE NO q%7*0
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES OR SERVICES, PROVIDING
FOR THE',EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, the City has solicited, received and tabulated competitive bids for the purchase
of necessary materials, equipment, supplies or services in accordance with the procedures of STATE
law and City ordinances, and
WHEREAS, the City Manager or a designated employee has reviewed and recommended
that the herein described bids are the lowest responsible bids for the materials, equipment, supplies
or services as shown in the "Bid Proposals" submitted therefore, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has provided in the City Budget for the appropriation of funds
to be used for the purchase of the materials, equipment, supplies or services approved and accepted
herein, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION I That the numbered items in the following numbered bids for materials,
equipment, supplies, or services, shown in the 'Bid Proposals" attached hereto, are hereby accepted
and approved as being the lowest responsible bids for such items
BID ITEM
NUMBER NO— VENDOR AMOUNT
2050 ALL EMPIRE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY $31,994 00 / YR.
SECTION IT That by the acceptance and approval of the above numbered items of the
submitted bids, the City accepts the offer of the persons submitting the bids for such items and
agrees to purchase the materials, equipment, supplies or services in accordance with the terms,
specifications, standards, quantities and for the specified sums contained in the Bid Invitations, Bid
Proposals, and related documents
SECTION III That should the City and persons submitting approved and accepted items and
of the submitted bids wish to enter into a formal written agreement as a result of the acceptance,
approval, and awarding of the bids, the City Manager or his designated representative is hereby
authorized to execute the written contract which shall be attached hereto, provided that the written
contract is in accordance with the terms, conditions, specifications, standards, quantities and
specified sums contained in the Bid Proposal and related documents herein approved and accepted
SECCTION IV That by the acceptance and approval of the above numbered items of the
submitted bids, the City Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds therefor in the amount
and in accordance with the approved bids or pursuant to a written contract made pursuant thereto as
authorized herein
SECTION V That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval
PASSED AND APPROVED this /04
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY _
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY
SUP LY ORD
day of _ _ 1997
J ILLER, MAYOR
DATE JULY 1, 1997
TO Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM Kathy DuBose, Executive Director of Finance
SUBJECT BID # 2050 - PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES LIABILITY INSURANCE
RF.COMMF.L�TDATION: We recommend Bid # 2050 Public Officials and Employees Liability Insurance
be awarded to' the lowest bidder, Empire Indemnity Insurance Company, with an option to renew for two
additional one year terms, in the amount of $31,994 00/yr
SUMMARY; This bid is for the purchase of Public Officials and Employees Liability Insurance The
policy is for $1,000,000 coverage with a $25,000 deductible Coverage includes
* The Public Entity
* Elected & Appointed Officials
* Members of the Board, Commission et al
* Employees of the Public Entity
* Estates, Heirs, Legal Representatives
* Volunteers for the Entity
The lesser price offered by Calvert Insurance Company failed to include choice of Counsel or Employment
Practices coverage
PROGRAM D P RTMFNTC OR CROUPS AFFFCTED, All public officials, employees and
volunteers for the City of Denton
FISCAL IMPACT: The policy premiums will be paid from risk retention funds
Attachments Tabulation Sheet
Memorandum from Max Blackburn, Risk Manager
Respectfully submitted
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Kat uB e
Executive Director of Finance
Approved
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Title Purchasing Agent
888 AGENDA
BID « 3010
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BID NAME PUBLIC OFFICIAL AND
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EMPIRE
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EMPLOYEES LIABILITY INSURANCE
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OPEN DATE .RUNE 10, 1997
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FULL ANNUAL PREMIUM
$41,10100
_ $18.83700
S31,99400
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FAILED TO
NO BID
MEET BID
REQUIREMENTS
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CITY OF DENTON TEXAS MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 215 E McKINNEY, DENTON, TX 76201
(940) 349 8200 DFW METRO (972) 434 2529
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
TO Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM Ted Benavides, City Manager
DATE June 13, 1997 ;
SUBJECT PURCHASE OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES LIABILITY
INSURANCE (Bid #2050)
RECOMMENDATION That the City Manager be authorized to award an insurance
contract to Empire Indemnity Insurance Company for Public Officials and Employees
Liability Insurance with an option to renew for two additional years Policy will
include Employment Related Practices and Choice of Counsel Endorsements as
outlined in the bid specifications
SUMMARY Due to the continuing "soft" insurance market, multi -year contract, and
the City's claims history, the 1997-98 premium has been reduced by $13,541 to
$31,994. A summary of quotes is listed below
Companv
Coverage
Deductible
Premium
National Union Fire
$1,000,000
$25,000
$41,101
Texas Municipal League
$1,000,000
$25,000
$78,837
Calvert Ins Company
$1,000,0O0
$25,000
$30,000
(w/o Choice of Counsel
or Employment Practices)
Empire Indemnity Ins
$1,000,000
$25,00O
$31,994
Calvert Insurance faded to meet the minimum bid specifications and is therefore
eliminated from consideration Empire Indemnity is the lowest, responsible bidder and
provides this type of insurance to many public entities in the metroplex
"Dedicated to Quality Service"
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To Mayor and Members of the City Council
Subject Purchase of Public Officials and Employees Liability Insurance (Bid #2050)
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PROGRAMS DEPARTMENTS OR GROUPS AFFECTED All public officials, City
employees, and volunteers for the City will be covered under this policy
FISCAL IMPACT Premiums will be paid from the Risk Retention fund
Prepared by
Max Blackb rn
Risk Manager
Approved by
Kath e
Executive Director of Finance
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Respectfully submitted
Ted Benavides
City Manager
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