PRESENTER: Presenter
Barbara Coleman, Purchasing Manager
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of an interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code for goods and services.
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DEPARTMENT: Finance
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 791, “Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act this item requests approval for the City Manager to enter into an interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA). This interlocal agreement offers shared procurement opportunities between governmental entities to engage in the purchase of goods and services. By utilizing this agreement, the participating members will handle all governmental procurement requirements including the competitive bidding process, so the entities can immediately access contracts as need, saving time and money on the bidding and purchasing process. The City of New Braunfels utilizes several similar cooperatives, which adds capacity to the purchasing process.
Participating entities are individually responsible for payments directly to the vendor and for the vendor’s compliance with all conditions of delivery and quality of purchased items under associated contracts. Use of this agreement helps facilitate purchases at best cost and more efficiently. The Texas Government Code Title 7, Chapter 791 requires an interlocal cooperation contract to participate in a purchasing cooperative. There is no cost associated to the use of this interlocal agreement.
ISSUE:
Strategic Objective: Maintain fiscal stability of City operations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no cost for the issuance or use of this interlocal agreement, therefore there is not fiscal impact.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of an interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NPCA) in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code for goods and services.