The purpose of cooperative purchasing groups is to obtain the benefits and efficiencies that can accrue to members, comply with State bidding requirements, and identify qualified vendors of commodities, goods, and services. The City of Schertz currently utilizes several major purchasing cooperatives. Authority for such services is granted under Texas Government Code§§ 791.001 et seq as amended.  

Additionally, Subchapter F, Chapter 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, “Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation,” provides that a local government may participate in a cooperative purchasing program with other local governments or a local cooperative organization established to provide local governments access to contracts with vendors for the purchase of materials, supplies, services or equipment. Simply, purchasing cooperatives allow for substantial savings to be realized by volume purchasing of specific commodity items.

The City of Schertz desires to enter into an agreement with 791 Purchasing to participate in purchasing cooperatives. The City has reviewed the benefits of participating in these cooperatives and has concluded that the programs will provide the best value to the taxpayers through the anticipated savings to be realized.

The goal of this interlocal purchase agreement will allow the City to purchase materials, supplies, goods, services or equipment through cooperative purchasing agreements with 791 Purchasing Cooperative, pursuant to Subchapter F, Chapter 271 of the Texas Local Government Code.

Texas local governments are able to realize substantial savings and economies of scale by cooperatively procuring materials, supplies, goods, services or equipment.

Approval of Resolution 25-R-093

Approval of Resolution 25-R-093