Committee approves cooperative purchasing agreement with BY Board as optional procurement avenue

County procurement staff presented a proposed interlocal cooperative-purchasing agreement with BY Board and the committee approved the agreement as an additional procurement option.

The nut graf: staff said the agreement does not change current procurement rules but adds another cooperative contract source similar to OMNIA or Sourcewell; the county attorney reviewed the agreement and noted recent state legislation prevents cooperative agreements like this from being used for new construction projects.

Procurement staff member Ashley said two districts had requested items that are available through BY Board and that the DA's office reviewed and approved the cooperative agreement. Ashley said it functions like existing cooperative vendors and will expand purchasing options. A district representative said they planned to use the agreement immediately for a needed equipment purchase.

The committee approved the interlocal agreement by motion and voice vote.

Ending: Staff said the agreement is available for use where permitted and staff will process purchases through the cooperative where appropriate.

(Direct quotes and attributions use meeting speakers only.)