STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 27, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a three-year interlocal purchasing agreement for prepaid payroll card services for the City Controller’s Office with U.S. Bank National Association through the Housing Authority of the City of Dallas interlocal agreement - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Body
BACKGROUND
This interlocal purchasing agreement will provide for prepaid payroll card services for the City Controller’s Office to City employees that do not have a relationship with a financial institution. Payroll will be delivered in accordance with Regulation E, which protects consumers when electronic fund and remittance transfers are used, and other consumer rights regulations via U.S. Bank Focus Card. In addition to payroll deposits, employees can add other employers, government benefits, tax refunds or any other payment that offers direct deposit to their card account, access automated teller machines, and make in-store and online purchases.
The Housing Authority of the City of Dallas interlocal agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
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$0.00 |
Other Services |
N/A |
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M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Interlocal Purchasing Agreements. |
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• U.S. Bank National Association - Non-local; Workforce - 0.23% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Interlocal Agreement/Inter governmental Agreement |
• Interlocal agreements/intergovernmental agreements allow the City to take advantage of competitively bid contracts by a State agency or local government and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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• Interlocal agreements/intergovernmental agreements are an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER
U.S. Bank National Association
200 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
William Almquist, Senior Vice President