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Approval of $1.57 Million for County Office Supplies

Original title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL TIME OF ONE-YEAR AND ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY IN A TOTAL AMOUNT UP TO $1,579,000.00 FOR PREQUALIFICATION POOL NO. 6712-5/15-5 FOR PURCHASE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR THE INTERNAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR’S DESIGNEE TO SOLICIT PRICING, AWARD CONTRACTS, EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND ANY RESULTING CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38, AND ADD VENDORS TO THE POOL AT ANY TIME, SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD ON A BI-ANNUAL BASIS (Internal Services)

May 8, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution authorizes the expenditure of $1,579,000 in taxpayer funds to ensure the continued availability of office supplies for the Internal Services Department for one additional year.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Internal Services Department

The department receives continued access to office supplies through the extended contract.

Vendors in Pool 6712-5/15-5

These vendors remain eligible to provide office supplies to the county for an additional year.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 8, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

This resolution extends a county office supply contract for one year and authorizes an additional $1,579,000 in spending. It also grants the County Mayor authority to manage vendor contracts and add new suppliers to the pool.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a prequalification pool?
It is a list of pre-approved vendors that the county can use to purchase goods or services without needing to go through a full competitive bidding process for every individual purchase.
How often does the Board review new vendors added to this pool?
The Board reviews and ratifies new vendor additions on a bi-annual basis.

Why It Matters

The resolution authorizes the expenditure of $1,579,000 in taxpayer funds to ensure the continued availability of office supplies for the Internal Services Department for one additional year.

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Delegated Procurement Authority

The resolution demonstrates a shift toward delegating vendor management to the Mayor's office, subject only to bi-annual ratification by the Board.

Connected Entities

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Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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