Title
Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Continued Participation in the SourceWell Cooperative Purchasing Program
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to Approve Resolution Authorizing the continued participation in the SourceWell Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Report
Issue:
Whether to Approve Resolution Authorizing the continued participation in the SourceWell Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Staff Contact:
Sean Krier, City Clerk, Office of Development and Performance, City Clerk Services, 360.753.8110
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
In 2019, the City Council authorized Olympia’s participation in the SourceWell Cooperative Purchasing Program. The current authorization is set to expire on May 1, 2025. Through SourceWell, City staff have purchased goods and services, including equipment, fleet vehicles, and technology, while benefiting from pre-negotiated, competitive pricing. The City is currently a member of several other cooperative purchasing programs located as far away as Texas and Pennsylvania.
City staff are recommending the City continue its participation in the SourceWell program to take advantage of the lower prices SourceWell is able to negotiate with vendors through its collective purchasing power.
Climate Analysis:
Continued participation in the SourceWell Cooperative Purchasing Program provides the City greater opportunities to procure environmentally friendly goods and services.
Equity Analysis:
Continued participation in the SourceWell Cooperative Purchasing Program provides the City with greater opportunities to do business with small and disadvantaged businesses.
Financial Impact:
SourceWell contracts leverage the purchasing power of multiple government agencies, providing Olympia with cost savings in goods and services acquisition. The cooperative streamlines purchasing processes, conserving time and resources.
There is no cost to the City to continue its participation in the SourceWell Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None.
Options:
1. Move to Approve Resolution Authorizing the continued participation in the SourceWell Cooperative Purchasing Program.
2. Direct staff to modify the resolution authorizing continued participation in the SourceWell Cooperative Purchasing Program on behalf of the City of Olympia.
3. Move to take no action.
Attachments:
Resolution