From
Bryce Davis, Purchasing Manager
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a master interlocal purchasing agreement between the City of Grand Prairie and Denton County, Texas
Presenter
Bryce Davis, Purchasing Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, also known as the Interlocal Cooperation Contracts Act, authorizes all local governments to contract with each other to perform governmental functions or services including administrative functions normally associated with the operation of government such as purchasing of necessary equipment, supplies and services.
Denton County, Texas and the City of Grand Prairie would like to enter into a master interlocal agreement that would authorize each to utilize current active and future contracts awarded by the other entity.
The supplier for each contract shall bill the entity using the contract directly for all goods and services purchased and each entity shall be responsible for payments and ensuring the supplier's compliance with all conditions of the agreement.
Financial Consideration
None
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MASTER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, approves the City Manager entering into an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with Denton County, Texas providing for a cooperative purchasing program for goods and services; designating the Purchasing Manager or his designee, as the official representative for the City of Grand Prairie; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, pursuant to the authority granted under Section 271.101 to 271.102 of the Local Government Code, desires to participate in the described purchasing program, and is of the opinion that participation in this program will be highly beneficial to the taxpayers through anticipated savings to be realized;
NOW THEREFORE...
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