CC MEETING: August 16, 2016
DATE: August 10, 2016
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Vince Priolo, Purchasing Manager
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Consider A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Approve An Interlocal Agreement With The North Central Texas Council Of Governments (NCTCOG) For Sharing Of Bid Awards.
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BACKGROUND:
The North Central Texas Council Of Governments (NCTCOG) Interlocal Agreement allows the City to voluntarily purchase from bids and contracts prepared by NCTCOG through their “SHARE” cooperative program. The SHARE program is the direct outcome of local governments partnering together to identify common needs in the north Texas area and developing solutions through collaboration and cooperative purchasing programs.
Carrollton staff is a part of NCTCOG’s advisory committee which is in the process of establishing bidding priorities, and all of their contracts will meet State competitive bid laws. NCTCOG advisory participants will work together to construct annual price agreements as required, and to jointly bid where possible to maximize cost savings. This agreement and access to their bid awards is strictly voluntary on the part of our city.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Participation in the Interlocal Agreement with the NCTCOG 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 COG will place their own purchase orders and pay for their own products/services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign the North Central Texas Council of Governments Interlocal Agreement.