Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to utilize national purchasing cooperative vendors: Rotex Truck Center (Buy Board 549-17, 551-17) and Andy's Auto Air & Supply Inc. (Buy Board 549-17, 551-17) for the purchase of parts and services to Webb County buses and heavy equipment vehicles 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 Purchasing Cooperative vendors that provide value pricing on items and services.
Solution: Utilizing national cooperative pricing provides Webb County better costs and value for items and services purchased.
Result: Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to use national co-ops will provide more options and better value for County Departments.