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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 29 - Texas Cooperative Purchasing NetworkITEM # ..19, q 16, MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER 0i MEETING DATE: MAY 16, 2000 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO PURCHASE VARIOUS COMMODITIES THROUGH THE TEXAS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING NETWORK AND REGION IV EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approving a resolution authorizing the Purchasing Agent to purchase various commodities through the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network and Region IV Education Service Center. BACKGROUND: Pursuant to the authority granted by Sections 791.001 — 791.029 Texas Local Government Code, V.T.C.A., as amended, the City of Grapevine, Purchasing Department desires to participate in various purchasing programs of the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network and Region IV Education Service Center. The City has historically used these purchasing networks to purchase operating and electrical supplies and other minor materials. Participation in these programs will provide cost savings to the taxpayers of the City of Grapevine. Staff recommends the approval of the resolution. CD/sjw May 11, 2000 (8:50AM) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Region IV Education Service Center Contracting Parties City of Grapevine, Texas Region IV Education Service Center 101 - 950 County -District Number This agreement is effective and shall be automatically renewed unless either party gives sixty (60) days prior written notice of non -renewal. This agreement may be terminated with or without cause by either party upon (60) days prior written notice, or may also be terminated for cause at anytime upon written notice stating the reason for and effective date of such terminations and after giving the affected party a thirty (30) day period to cure any breach. Statement of Services to be Performed: Authority for such services is granted under sections 791.001 to 791.029 of the Local Government Code, V. T. C. A., as amended. The purpose of this cooperative is to obtain substantial savings for member school districts and public entities through volume purchasing. Role of the Purchasing Cooperative Provide for the organizational and administrative structure of the program. 2. Provide staff time necessary for efficient operation of the program. 3. Receive quantity requests from entities and prepare appropriate tally of quantities. 4. Initiate and implement activities related to the bidding and vendors selection process. 5. Provide members with procedures for ordering, delivery, and billing. Role of the Member School District or Public Entity: Commit to participate in the program by an authorized signature in the appropriate space below. 2. Designate a contact person for the cooperative. Commit to purchase products and services that become part of the official products and services list when it is in the best interest of the member entity. Revised 3/99 4. Prepare purchase orders issued to the appropriate vendor from the official award list provided by the Purchasing Cooperative. 5. Accept shipments of products ordered from vendors in accordance with standard purchasing procedures. 6. Pay vendors in a timely manner for all goods and services received. Authorization: Region IV Education Service Center and Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) executed a contract to provide cooperative purchasing opportunities to school districts and public entities. Please send a signed Interlocal Agreement to Region IV ESC, Attn: Chief Financial Officer, 7145 W. Tidwell, Houston, TX 77092-2096. City of Grapevine, Texas LIM Authorized Signature Title Date Contact Person Street Address City, State Zip Contact's Telephone Number Region IV Education Service Center Authorized Signature Title Date Contact Person Revised 3/99 L RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE PURCHASING PROGRAMS OF THE TEXAS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING NETWORK AND REGION IV EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER FOR CERTAIN ITEMS, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the Region IV Education Service Center is authorized to provide purchasing services for local governments pursuant to 791.001 — 791.029 of the Local Government Code, V.T.C.A.; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government defined as an entity to participate in the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network and Region IV Education Service Center; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network and Region IV Education Service Center administrative rules, the Purchasing Agent, or his designee, is authorized to execute any and all documentation for the City of Grapevine pertaining to its participation; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine acknowledges its obligation to pay participation fees established by Region IV Education Service Center; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas, is of the opinion that participation in these programs will be highly beneficial to the taxpayers of this City through the anticipated savings to be realized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Section 1. That all of the above premises are found to be true and correct and are incorporated into the body of this resolution as if copied in their entirety. Section 2. That request is made to the Region IV Education Service Center to approve the City of Grapevine for participation in the Region IV Education Purchasing Program. Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of May, 2000. APPROVED: ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: RES. NO. 2