Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
Discussion
SUBJECT:
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INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 22-2213, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2611 (EXCEPTIONS TO BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASES OTHER THAN FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS) OF CHAPTER 6 (PURCHASING SYSTEM) OF ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING REGULATIONS" (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
Staff seeks City Council approval to amend the cooperative purchasing regulations of the City's Purchasing Ordinance codified in Sections 2600 et seq. of the Carson Municipal Code, to allow City to utilize cooperative purchasing as a bidding exception even if the solicitation process implemented by the cooperative purchasing agency did not result in award of a contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. There are many benefits associated with such practices, including the following:
1. Enables City to more quickly purchase items on an as needed basis, while also making a low price available to City;
2. Allows smaller jurisdictions to get a better price due to economies of scale and better value for their investment by combining their purchasing power with the purchasing power of the cooperative purchasing agency which often operates on a national scale; and
3. Provides an easier way to navigate and understand what is available, reducing the amount of time City staff needs to perform new research, allowing City staff to focus on ensuring the best return on investment decisions are made.
If adopted, the attached ordinance will effectuate such amendment.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
WAIVE further reading and INTRODUCE for first reading ORDINANCE NO. 22-2213, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2611 (EXCEPTIONS TO BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASES OTHER THAN FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS) OF CHAPTER 6 (PURCHASING SYSTEM) O...
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