DATE: February 4, 2020
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Robert W. Bash, Director of Internal Services/Chief Information Officer
SUBJECT: Increase Purchasing Agent Authority to Enter into Service Contracts
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize an increase in the Purchasing Agent's authority, effective immediately, to enter into new service contracts, with a maximum five (5) year term, up to an aggregate limit of $200,000 pursuant to California Government Code (GC) section 25502.5.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will increase the Purchasing Agent's authority to enter into new service agreements with independent contractors to perform services for the County, including services and supplies, pursuant to California Government Code (GC) Section 25502.5, up to a payment limit that does not exceed $200,000 in the aggregate. This increase would allow greater flexibility in the contract approval process, and promote economy and efficiency in County procurements by reducing staff time involved in bringing service-related contract items before your Board. The Purchasing Manual will be revised to reflect these changes. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board could choose to maintain the Purchasing Agent's current authority for service contracts; however, this would limit the County's flexibility in the contract process compared to the recommended action.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The recommended action increases the Purchasing Agent's authority to enter into new service contracts, with a maximum five (5) year term, up to an aggregate limit of $200,000. All service contracts exceeding this dollar limit and/or contract terms will continue to require Board of Supervisor's approval.
This will allow departments to procure services with greater efficiencies, resulting in less staff time and decreasing the costs associated with service-related procuremen...
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