CC MEETING: September 23, 2025
DATE: September 4, 2025
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Melissa Everett, Finance Director
Chrystal Davis, Assistant City Manager
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Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Renew The Agreement With Amazon Business, LLC Through Omnia Partners Purchasing Cooperative For Three (3), One (1) Year Terms In An Amount Not To Exceed $303,500.00 Annually, For A Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $910,500.00.
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BACKGROUND:
In October 2024, the City of Carrollton entered into an agreement with Amazon Business to establish a citywide Amazon Business Prime account. The account consolidated individual accounts to one city-wide managed account, which gave discounts, provided the ability to track spend, receive annual rebates, and conduct analysis over the contract term to ensure compliance with City policies, overall enhancing internal controls.
In addition to the benefits listed, the citywide Prime account provides employees access to a curated selection of items on Amazon that can be purchased that meet the day-to-day needs of the City. The convenience that Amazon provides has made it the go-to solution for employees to order and receive goods that range from office supplies and furniture to technology equipment and accessories. This request is to renew and extend the agreement with Amazon Business for three (3), one (1) year terms to continue enjoying the benefits a citywide account offers.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Amazon Business membership will be maintained by the Finance Department's budget (145001-61350) in an amount of $3,500.00. Other supplies will be ordered and purchased from various department budgets in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00. The contract also includes an annual rebate on purchases which could offset some of the city's costs.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
This project supports and aligns with the City Council's goals and objectives of adapting business practices to respond to ch...
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