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An Ordinance authorizing the City’s use of the Cooperative Purchasing Contracts, set forth in Exhibit A and on file with the City Clerk, for the acquisition of equipment that have an estimated annual spend at or exceeding $50,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same by and on behalf of the City.
(NOTE: First reading by Council on June 18, 2019. Passed by unanimous vote.)
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Issue/Request:
An Ordinance authorizing the City’s use of the Cooperative Purchasing Contracts, set forth in Exhibit A and on file with the City Clerk, for the acquisition of equipment that have an estimated annual spend at or exceeding $50,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same by and on behalf of the City.
Key Issues:
The Procurement and Contract Services Division is requesting approval of an ordinance authorizing the City of Lee’s Summit to utilize cooperative contracts for equipment that have an annual spend of $50,000 or more ("the Approved List").
The City Council on an annual basis authorizes the participation and use of cooperative contracts by the City.
Cooperative contracts with an actual or estimated annual spend that is equal to or exceeds $50,000.00 require City Council approval per Sections 5.4 and 5.5 of the Procurement Policy.
Proposed City Council Motion:
I move for adoption of an Ordinance authorizing the City’s use of the Cooperative Purchasing Contracts, set forth in Exhibit A and on file with the City Clerk, for the acquisition of equipment that have an estimated annual spend at or exceeding $50,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same by and on behalf of the City.
Background:
Pursuant to the City of Lee’s Summit Procurement Policy, adopted by the City Council on October 5, 2017, via Ordinance No. 8253, the City may participate in and use cooperative purchase contracts. Sections 5.4. and 5.5 of the Procurement Policy authorize the City Manager to execute an cooperative contract so long as the est...
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