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Meeting Date:	05/10/2021
Cooperative Purchasing Vendor: Home Depot
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to utilize the Cooperative Purchasing vendor, Home Depot (Omnia Partners Region 4 ESC Contract #16154 (Supplies) and Contract 170009 (Paint Supplies)) for the purchase of supplies and related services for the remaining of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021 and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program, Sections 271.101, 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation); and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: Webb County benefits from online marketplace vendors that provide value pricing on various commodities ordered throughout the fiscal year.

Solution: Utilizing national cooperative pricing through an online marketplace vendor is a mechanism which provides Webb County competitive pricing and value for commodities being ordered for County departments. This vendor has met the competitive bidding requirements of the State of Texas.

Result: Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to use the Omnia Partner Region 4 ESC Contract #16154 and #170009 (Home Depot) for online marketplace purchases will provide more options, competitive pricing and cost savings for County Departments. Home Depot also offers volume pricing and annual rebates on purchases.

Background:

Through this the Omnia Cooperative contract, Home Depot offers a broad portfolio of products resulting in streamline, cost-effective solutions for supplies, materials and accessories.

Home Depot has supplied a core list of products and has offered fixed discounts on various categories. Home Depot also offers volume pricing and annual rebates on purchases.

The cooperative contract offers over 1 million products. The contract also includes a web-based ordering system; and offer in store pick up, curb side pick and free delivery on many items.

Pro Paint Program: 20% off Gold Status for Omnia Partners

Volume Pricing for orders over $1,500

Bulk Pricing for over 4,000 eligible products

Installation Services included for Omnia partners.

Annual Rebate Rates:
$10k-1% Rebate
$25k-2% Rebate
$100k-5% Rebate

Previous Court Action:

N/A

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	N/A
Funding Source:	N/A
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
N/A

Attachments
Home Depot Omnia Executive Summary MRO
Home Depot Pro Retail Omnia Partners Benefits Overview 2021
Home Depot Omnia Contract for Paint Supplies