Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Region 14 Educational Service Center for cooperative purchasing.
Body
Item Summary:
State law allows Cities to enter into Interlocal Agreement between government bodies to satisfy state bidding requirements when purchasing fgoods and services. The purpose of this agreement is to provide the City another option to facilitate compliance with State bidding requirements and realize administrative cost savings.
This agreement is very similar to other co-op's thar the Cities Purchasing Department uses for purchasing commodities and services as well as a source to use when comparing vendor's costs. This particular agreement will provide access to the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) as well as a wide variety of other vendor's providing commodities and services that copuld be used by the City as a need arises.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval