Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to utilize national purchasing cooperative vendors: Amazon Business (Omnia Partners R-TC-17006), Staples Business Advantage (Omnia Partners 4863, Sourcewell Janitorial #082724-SCC, Sourcewell Office Supplies 070924-SCC), Gulf Coast Paper Co. (BuyBoard 747-24) Walmart Business (Omnia Partners 15-02), Home Depot (Omnia Partners #16154 and #170009), Lowe’s Pro (Omnia Partners R240805), Grainger (Omnia Partners R240808), Southern Tire Mart (BuyBoard 729-24), Lakeshore Learning (Omnia Partners R230301), Office Depot Business Solutions (Omnia Partners 19-12R) for the purchase of products for Fiscal Year 2027 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program, Sections 271.101, 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Participation) and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: Webb County benefits from purchasing cooperative vendors that provide value pricing on various items.

Solution: Utilizing national cooperative pricing through online marketplace vendors is a mechanism in providing Webb County better costs and value for items purchased. 

Result: Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to use national co-ops for purchases will provide more options and better value for County Departments.

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