Report Prepared by: Jeff Bennyhoff, Director of Information Technology
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bid Process and Utilize Cooperative Procurement Contracts; Sourcewell Contract #121923, National IPA Contracts with Cobb County, GA Contract# 23-6692-02, Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE Contract # 538902, Omnia Mesa Contract # 2024056-01-GOV with CDW-G in a not to Exceed Amount of $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2025/2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bid process and utilize cooperative procurement contracts; Sourcewell Contract #121923, National IPA contracts with Cobb County, GA Contract# 23-6692-02, Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE Contract # 538902, Omnia Mesa Contract # 2024056-01-GOV with CDW-G in a not to Exceed Amount of $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code due to cooperative purchasing; and,
B. Approving the use of Sourcewell Contract #121923; and,
C. Approving the use of National IPA contracts with Cobb County, GA contract# 23-6692-02; and,
D. Approving the use of Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE contract #CALSAVE 538902; and,
E. Approving the use of Omnia Mesa Contract # 2024056-01-GOV; and,
F. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
G. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents for future contract amendments in motion B though E and contingent upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and,
H. Authorizing the purchase of $500,000 of technology solutions with contracts in motion B through E.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions as specified by the City Council; or,
3. Deny the request; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by the Council.
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