City Approval for $1.5 Million Electrical Supply Contract with Graybar Electric

Original title: Subject: Cooperative Agreement For Purchasing Electrical Equipment And Accessories With Graybar Electric Company, Inc. From: Department Of Transportation Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Cooperative Purchase Agreement With Graybar Electric Company, Inc., For The Acquisition Of Electrical, Lighting, Data Communications, Security Products, And Related Supplies In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($1,500,000.00) For Up To A Five-Year Period Expiring No Later Than June 30, 2031 Pursuant To Oakland Municipal Code 2.04.080

Record date · May 19, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Oakland City Council has authorized a five-year agreement with Graybar Electric Company, Inc. to purchase electrical, lighting, and security supplies. The contract is capped at $1.5 million and will remain in effect until June 30, 2031.

Why it matters

This resolution authorizes the City of Oakland to spend up to $1.5 million in public funds on electrical and data infrastructure supplies over the next five years.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Graybar Electric Company, Inc.

The company is the designated vendor for city electrical and security supply purchases.

Directly affected

Oakland Department of Transportation

The department is authorized to utilize this contract to acquire necessary infrastructure supplies.

Key Facts

The City of Oakland is authorized to enter a cooperative purchasing agreement with Graybar Electric Company, Inc.
The total expenditure under this agreement is capped at $1,500,000.00.
The agreement covers the purchase of electrical, lighting, data communications, and security products.
The contract term is for up to five years.

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The agreement expires no later than June 30, 2031.
The authorization is granted pursuant to Oakland Municipal Code 2.04.080.
The resolution was passed during a concurrent meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cooperative purchasing agreement?

It is a procurement method that allows a government agency to purchase goods or services through an existing contract established by another agency or entity, often to achieve better pricing.

What kind of supplies will the city buy under this contract?

The city is authorized to purchase electrical equipment, lighting, data communications hardware, security products, and related supplies.

Is the city required to spend the full $1.5 million?

No, the $1.5 million figure is a '' cap, meaning it is the maximum amount authorized for spending over the five-year period.

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Long-term Procurement Strategy

The city is utilizing a five-year cooperative agreement to secure infrastructure supplies through 2031, indicating a preference for long-term vendor stability.

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