Department
Real Estate and Asset Management
Requested Action
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Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Omnia Partners Public Sector Contract #R190303 Office Supplies, Related Products and Services in the total amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with ODP Business Solutions, LLC, formerly Office Depot, Inc. (Norcross, GA) to provide and deliver copy paper and related office supplies on an as-needed basis to Countywide agencies. Effective January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.
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Requirement for Board Action
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-462, requests for approval to utilize cooperative purchasing or GSA purchase contracts of more than $100,000.00 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
District 1 ☐
District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background: This request is for approval to utilize a cooperative purchasing contract to provide and deliver copy paper, office supplies, and related products on an “as-needed” basis to Countywide agencies with effective dates from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.
The requested term coincides with the underlying contract, Omnia Partners Public Sector Contract #R190303 for Office Supplies, Related Products and Services, which is set to expire on June 30, 2026. Once Omnia Partners has a new contract in place, DREAM will seek approval for a new term from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
Scope of Work: This cooperative purchasing contract is competitively procured by Region 4 Education Service Center, as the principal procurement agency, in partnership with OMNIA Partners, a national purchasing organization of which the County is participating as a public agency.
Key contract benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Ø No warehouse space needed for paper storage.
Ø County agencies can order and pay directly for office supplies and paper, eliminating the need for logistics coordination by DREAM.
Ø Next day delivery service.
Ø The County receives approximately 1-2% in rebates.
Ø Contract vendors recommendation of product replacements and options due to price increases.
Community Impact: None that the Department is aware of.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management recommends approval.
The purchase and delivery of copier paper and related office supplies is coordinated and managed by the Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Material Management Division.
Project Implications: This cooperative purchasing contract will provide all the necessary office products and related supplies to support various Countywide agencies.
Community Issues/Concerns: None that the Department is aware of.
Department Issues/Concerns: If this cooperative purchasing contract is not approved, DREAM will not have the ability to purchase and deliver copy paper and related office supplies to Countywide agencies for FY2026.
Contract Modification: This is a new request
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Not Applicable
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Renewal Contract No. 2 - Omnia Partners Contract #R190303
Exhibit 2: Office Supplies, Related Products and Services Contract #R190303
Exhibit 3: Performance Evaluation
Exhibit 4: Cooperative Purchasing Justification and Approval Form
Contact Information
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Joseph N. Davis, Director, Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, (404) 612-3772
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$0.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$150,000.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$150,000.00 |
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
700-520-5201-1713: Internal Services, Real Estate and Asset Management, Inventory Supplies- $150,000.00 “Subject to availability of funding adopted for FY 2026 by BOC”
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 1/1/2026 |
End Date: 6/30/2026 |
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Cost Adjustment: |
Renewal/Extension Terms: N/A |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 85
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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1/1/2025 |
3/31/2025 |