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Meeting Date:	10/28/2019
Authorization to enter an Interlocal Participation Agreement with Goodbuy Purchasing Cooperative
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Cesar Guerra
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to enter the Interlocal Participation Agreement between the Goodbuy Purchasing Cooperative, and the Education Service Center, Region 2, a state agency of cooperating local governments, acting on its own behalf of all participating local governments.

Issue: The purpose of this agreement is to facilitate compliance with state bidding requirements, to identify qualified vendors of commodities, goods and services, to relieve the burdens of the governmental purchasing function, and to realize the various potential economies, including administrative cost savings, for Webb County as a program member.

Solution: Allowing Webb County to become a Program Member and to adopt and execute the Interlocal Participation Agreement For Goodbuy Purchasing Program of the Education Service Center Region 2.

Result: The purchase of goods and services in an efficient, cost effective and competitive procurement method through the contract approved through the Interlocal Participation Agreement with Goodbuy Participation Program.

Background:

The GoodBuy Purchasing Cooperative was created in 1992 to offer its membership a unique and beneficial opportunity to purchase goods and services from contracts that meet all state and federal competitive bidding requirements, saving valuable time and resources in the process. During the term of each contract, members may place their purchases directly with their awarded vendors for the various goods and services that they may need without going out for bid.

Previous Court Action:

None.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	NA
Funding Source:	NA
Balance:	NA
Financial Impact:
No financial impact at this time

Attachments
GoodBuy Agreement