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Mesa staff to buy FF&E for 64‑room SunAir facility from state contract; council presses for local business outreach
Summary
The council reviewed a $430,000 furniture, fixtures and equipment purchase for a 64‑room SunAir facility to outfit beds, shelving and office furniture using a state cooperative contract; procurement staff said vendors were vetted and local outreach occurs but noted cooperative contracts often provide better pricing.
Council members on Nov. 13 questioned staff about a roughly $430,000 furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) contract for the SunAir project, asking how the city ensures Mesa businesses have an opportunity to compete for parts of the work.
Candace (Community Services) and procurement administrator Christy Garcia told council the contract covers outfitting 64 rooms (bed frames, mattresses, shelving units used instead of wardrobes, and small office…
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