DEPARTMENT
Real Estate and Asset Management
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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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 of $275,000.00 with ODP Business Solutions, formerly Office Depot Business Solutions (Norcross, GA) to provide copy paper and related supplies as needed countywide. Effective January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-455, requests for approval to utilize cooperative purchasing or GSA purchase contracts of more than $100,000 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 ?
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District 6 ?
IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND Request approval to utilize Cooperative Purchasing, to provide and deliver copy paper and related supplies on an "as-needed" basis for Countywide Departments for FY2024.
Scope of Work: This Cooperative Purchasing Contract is competitively procured by Omnia Partners, a national governmental purchasing cooperative of which the County is a participating public agency.
The key benefits of utilizing this contract include the following:
> The vendor will deliver directly to the location of requesting agency, which will result in a reduction of fuel consumption on DREAM delivery vehicles and allow County personnel to be assigned to other logistical work.
> Requires less warehouse space to store paper.
> Next day delivery service.
> The County will receive a 1~2 % in rebates.
Community Impact: None of which the Department is awar...
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