Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit formal bids for the following annual contracts for the fiscal year ending 2026-2027, pursuant to the County Purchasing Act and any other matters incident thereto.
          
Annual Contract for Auto Parts
Annual Contract for Electrical Supplies
Annual Contract for Generator Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services (2 yr. contract)
Annual Contract for Janitorial Supplies
Annual Contract for Machine Shop Repairs
Annual Contract for Master Electrician Services
Annual Contract for Mechanical, Electrical & Transmission Repairs for vehicles
Annual Contract for Milk, Bread, Tortillas & Meat
Annual Contract for Motor Rewinds
Annual Contract for Office Supplies
Annual Contract for Outdoor Advertising
Annual Contract for Paint and Body Work for vehicles
Annual Contract for Pharmaceutical Supplies
Annual Contract for Plumbing Services 
Annual Contract for Printing Services
Annual Contract for Processed Foods
Annual Contract for Produce Foods
Annual Contract for Refuse Collection
Annual Contract for Road Construction Material
Annual Contract for Uniforms (Civilian Personnel Only)
Annual Contract for Water Plant Chemicals
 
Issue: Current annual contracts are set to expire on September 30, 2026.
 
Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit formal bids for upcoming annual contracts effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
 
Result: Annual contracts will provide fixed pricing for county departments to utilize when needed through the course of the fiscal year with vendors that have met the competitive bidding requirements.

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