To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: Pamela Coleman, GCCARD Director
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RE: Approval of a request to increase a purchase order to Uline by an additional $22,800.00, for a total not to exceed $27,800.00, to provide for the purchase of existing Uline packaging material; the cost of this increase will be paid from the accounts listed
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) requests authorization from this committee to approve a $22,280.00 increase in existing Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Uline Purchase Order (PO) #26-00511 for a new total Not to Exceed $27,280.00, with a recommendation of approval by the full Genesee County Board of Commissioners at their next regularly scheduled meeting.
BACKGROUND:
GCCARD’s USDA Supplemental Food Program provides monthly food boxes to eligible seniors through the Commodities Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and quarterly to individuals and families facing food crisis through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). GCCARD is requesting an increase in the Uline PO to purchase two electric pallet jacks and one floor scrubber to enhance workplace safety, operation efficiency, and ensure our ability to effectively serve the community.
DISCUSSION:
GCCARD requested the required quotes for this purchase. The purchase of two (2) electric pallet jacks and one (1) floor scrubber will improve the efficiency of daily warehouse operations by making it easier and safer to move heavy pallets, reducing the risk of employee injuries and increasing productivity. The floor scrubber will help maintain a clean, safe and sanitary warehouse environment, reducing slip hazards and ensuring our facility remains in good condition for staff, volunteers and visitors. This investment will enhance workplace safety, operation efficiency and support our ability to effectively serve the community.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There will be no impact on Human Resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
PO #26-00511 is to be increased as follows: Fund number 2759-697.30-801.002 to be increased by $7,040.00 to $8,640.00 and fund number 2757-697.30-801.002 to be increased by $15,240.00 to $18,640.00. No General Fund dollars are being requested.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There will be no impact on facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There will be no impact on technology.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This purchase order request conforms to Genesee County’s priority of Healthy, Livable and Safe Communities by ensuring that Genesee County provides a clean and safe work environment for employees, volunteers and visitors of GCCARD’s USDA Supplemental Food Program.
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Director of the Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) to authorize an increase in Uline Purchase Order (PO) #26-00511 by an additional $22,280.00, for a total PO Not to Exceed $27,280.00, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the August 12, 2026 meeting of the Finance Committee of this Board).