STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: November 9, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement for an online training management system and subscription services for the Fire-Rescue Department with Lexipol, LLC through the Sourcewell cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $383,099.25 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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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 provide for an online training management system and subscription services for the Fire-Rescue Department (DFD). With over 1,900 uniformed employees and 300 civilian employees, DFD is responsible for providing department-wide online educational and continuing education trainings. The platform allows DFD to create and upload specific training content related to departmental operations. This system provides DFD with one platform to consolidate training records, systematic reporting, and secure accessibility. This integrated online training management system will deliver an efficient reporting tool to provide to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the Texas Department of State Health Services.
The Sourcewell 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.
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