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Meeting Date:	09/23/2019
Approval of National Co-Op Vendors for Online Marketplace Purchases
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Cesar Guerra
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to utilize national purchasing cooperative vendors: Amazon Business (US Communities R-TC-17006), Staples Business Advantage (Sourcewell #010615-SCC) and Office Depot Business (Sourcewell #010615-SCC) to provide an On-Line Marketplace for the purchase of products for Fiscal Year 2020 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program, Sections 271.101, 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Participation) and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: Webb County benefits from online marketplace vendors that provide value pricing on various items.

Solution: Utilizing national cooperative pricing through online marketplace vendors is a mechanism in providing Webb County better costs and value for items purchased.

Result: Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to use national coops for online marketplace purchases will provide more options and better value for County Departments.

Background:

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

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