From
Keshnel Penny, Chief Information Officer
Title
Renew a price agreement for IT Temporary Personnel from K-Force Inc. at an estimated annual amount of $210,000 for the renewal term through a national interlocal agreement with DIR
Presenter
Keshnel Penny, Chief Information Officer
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Information Technology Department uses temporary staffing for a variety of reasons including contract-for-hire in vacant positions, temporary workload spikes, and special products on an as needed basis.
Chapter 271.102 of the Local Government Code authorizes local governments to participate in a cooperative purchasing program with another local government , or local cooperative organization. In lieu of competitive bidding, items and services may be purchased through such agreements as the agreements have already been bid by the sponsoring entity or agency. The City of Grand Prairie has Master Inter-local Cooperative agreements with various entities including DIR.
DIR provides statewide leadership and oversight for management of government information and communications technology. DIR has served in a leadership role to facilitate the state's economic competitiveness through it;s ability to deliver quality information resources commodities and services at the lowest prices and best value for state and local government as well as the K-12 public and higher education systems.
The DIR Contract #DIR-TSO-3509 began August 5,2016 and allows the City to continue using the agreement through August 4, 2021.
Financial Consideration
Funding is available in FY 2019/2020 General Fund, Information Techonolgy budget 151010 (IT Admin) 61465 (Temporary Personnel Services), and will be charged accordingly.