STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: October 23, 2019
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a six-month cooperative purchasing agreement for the development of a recovery plan for the Office of Emergency Management with Innovative Emergency Management, Inc. through the North Central Texas Council of Governments cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $96,672.71 - Financing: 2017 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Funds
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a cooperative purchasing agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This cooperative purchasing agreement will allow for the development of a recovery plan congruent with applicable local, state, and federal laws and utilizing best practices found in other jurisdictions. In order to develop a plan which addresses recovery needs and resources for all City residents, planning will include a community integrated approach comprised of City departments, non-profits, faith-based, and private sector organizations within the City. Upon project completion, a workshop will be held to familiarize those responsible for implementing recovery efforts in collaboration with the City.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments 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 authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
On November 10, 2015, the City Council authorized a living wage policy that requires contractors to pay their employees a “living wage” rate as established annually by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator for Dallas County by Resolution No. 15-2141. The current calculated living wage during the solicitation process of this contract is $11.15; the selected vendor meets this requirement.
FISCAL INFORMATION
2017 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Funds - $96,672.71
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Plan adopted on October 22, 2008, by Resolution No. 08-2826, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Category |
M/WBE Goal |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
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$96,672.71 |
Other Services |
23.80% |
100.00% |
$96,672.71 |
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• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing Agreement |
• Cooperative purchasing agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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• The cooperative purchasing agreement is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER
Innovative Emergency Management, Inc.
Madhu Beriwal, President
Rich Rowe, Vice President
Ted Lemcke, Secretary
Dan Michael, Treasurer