Res 08-35
Res 08-35
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA 2
- Meeting Date:
- 05/21/2008
- Title:
- Interlocal Agreement - Region VIII Education Service Center / TIPS
- Submitted By:
- Rita Williams, Purchasing
- Department:
- Purchasing
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Approve the Mayor to enter into a contract with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Program.
BACKGROUND
Region VIII Education Service Center and The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) executed a contract to provide cooperative purchasing services to County, City or Government entities. The purpose of the TIPS Program shall be to obtain substantial savings for participating public schools; colleges and universities; county, city and/or governmental entities through volume purchasing.
Participation by government entities will eliminate formal bidding and/or quoting for commonly purchased items and services. TIPS does not charge an annual membership fee.
Participation by government entities will eliminate formal bidding and/or quoting for commonly purchased items and services. TIPS does not charge an annual membership fee.
ANALYSIS
It is my recommendation to approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an interlocal participating agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS).
Thank you
Thank you