CC MEETING: March 3, 2015
DATE: February 18, 2015
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Vince Priolo, Purchasing Manager
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Consider A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Inter-Local Agreement With The Collin County Government Forum (CCGF) For Sharing Of Bid Awards.
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BACKGROUND:
The Interlocal Agreement approval request is a renewal of the agreement approved by City Council on May 6, 1997.
The Agreement allows the City to voluntarily purchase from bids and contracts prepared by Forum members, which includes all governments located in Collin County. All Forum contracts meet State competitive bid laws. Forum participants will work together to construct annual price agreements as required, and to jointly bid where possible to maximize cost savings. This agreement is strictly voluntary on the part of our city and approval of this Agreement will allow our bid awards to also be used by the other members.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Participation in the Interlocal Agreement with the Collin County Government Forum will have no cost to Carrollton, and will be beneficial to the citizens of the city of Carrollton in the future. No expenses or obligations will be required or incurred by Carrollton. Each government in the Forum will place their own purchase orders and pay for their own products/services. An example of this is a contract for Hon office furniture in which the CCGF is a higher discount that the contract the state of Texas has with this company.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign the Collin County Government Forum Interlocal Agreement.