Report Prepared by: Jeff Bennyhoff, Director of Information Technology
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve the use of Cooperative Procurement Contracts, Including Sourcewell Contract #121923, National IPA Contracts with Cobb County, GA Contract #23-6692-02, Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE Contract #538902, and Omnia Mesa Contract #2024056-01-GOV, with a not to Exceed Amount of $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2026/2027
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorization to waive competitive bidding requirements to utilize competitively awarded cooperative procurement contracts for technology goods and services. This request authorizes a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.
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 to utilize the 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 #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 future contract amendments related to motions B through E, limited to extensions of the agreement term in accordance with optional renewal provisions contained within each contract, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and,
H. Authorizing the purchase of $500,000 of technology solutions with contracts in motions B through E.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Adopt the motion as recommended; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended; or,
3. Refer the item back to staff for further evaluation; or,
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
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