PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: February 25, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a five-year cooperative purchasing agreement for auctioneer services for the Office of Procurement Services with LONE STAR AUCTIONEERS INC through The Interlocal Purchasing System cooperative agreement - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide for auctioneer services for the Office of Procurement Services. Citywide auctioneer services are structured to provide a standardized approach for the sale of vehicles, equipment, and surplus items for all City departments. These services support compliance with the City Code governing the public assets.
The City intends to operate this agreement at no cost consideration. The buyer's premium rates are as follows:
* Impound, seized, court awarded, and evidentiary vehicles 7.50%
* City owned fleet vehicles 7.50%
* Unclaimed, court awarded, confiscated or surplus property 7.50%
The Interlocal Purchasing System cooperative 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
This action has no cost consideration to the City. Commissions to paid by a buyer's premium.
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
Prime
Status
Workforce %
LONE STAR AUCTIONEERS INC
Non-local
0.00%
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
* Cooperative purchasing agre...
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