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MANY 11990 BOOK .79 PAGE s ANALYSIS: For Indian River County to go through the same bid process again, and with delivery dates being as we are told, could delay receiving of the shelving and cause a problem with installation of associated lighting. We have an hourly contract with the interior design architect, and could reduce their fees by using the existing contracts. This along with the discounted price offered could amount to several dollars savings to the County. RECOMMENDATIONS: Due to the fact that other Counties used the competitive bidding process and that staff feels a better price could not be received, along with the delivery schedule, Board approval is requested to purchase furnishings for the two new Indian River County Libraries using the other governmental Library Furnishings Contract. Commissioner Scurlock recalled that this was somewhat of a controversial item in terms of whether or not we needed an architect to the tune of $40,000, and noted that Commissioner Wheeler was the only one to vote against it. We were told at that meeting that this particular type of furnishings was unique to libraries, and, therefore, we needed an architect to design specifications to go out and purchase the furnishings. In looking at the recommendation, however, the net result is that we are being asked to purchase off of other contracts that have been let in Florida. Commissioner Scurlock felt that if he had a chance to vote again on whether or not to hire an architect for the furnishings, he would vote no along with Commissioner Wheeler, because he really questions whether spending $40,000 for an architect to select paint colors was in the best interests of the County, dollar -wise. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, that the Board approve staff's recommendation to purchase furnishings for the two new libraries using the other governmental Library Furnishings Contract, as set out in the above memo. 12