STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: March 8, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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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 Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts interlocal agreement - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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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 Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts 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
This item has no cost consideration to the City. Fees for additional bank services are charged by US Bank directly to the employee requesting the service, including card replacement due to lost or stolen, and usage of non-network ATMs outside of the network.
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Interlocal 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. National Bank Association
200 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
William Almquist, Senior Vice President