Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Participation in the OMNIA Partners Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Program
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing participation in the OMNIA Partners Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Report
Issue:
Whether to Authorize Participation in the OMNIA Partners Intergovernmental 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 2015, the City Council authorized Olympia's participation in the OMNIA Partners Cooperative Purchasing Program-then known as the U.S. Communities Cooperative Purchasing Alliance. That authorization expired on November 1, 2020. This resolution reauthorizes the City's participation in the program.
OMNIA Partners contracts have enabled City staff to efficiently procure goods and services-such as maintenance services, fleet vehicles, and technology-at pre-negotiated, competitive pricing.
Staff recommend renewing participation in this program, which has consistently supported cost-effective and efficient procurement.
Climate Analysis:
Participation in the OMNIA Partners Cooperative Intergovernmental Purchasing Program provides the City greater opportunities to procure environmentally friendly goods and services.
Equity Analysis:
Participation in the OMNIA Cooperative Intergovernmental Purchasing Program provides the City with greater opportunities to do business with small and disadvantaged businesses.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None.
Options:
1. Approve the resolution authorizing participation in the OMNIA Partners Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Program
2. Direct staff to modify the resolution authorizing participation in the OMNIA Partners Intergovernmental Coopera...
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