Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
10/23/2024 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Recognitions and Resolutions  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
10.3 Review and Potential Approval of Resolution 24/25-31: Authorization to Join Sourcewell JPA  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with high expectations and rigorous instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
Resolution 2024/25-31 and Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation Agreement  
File Attachment:
Sourcewell Resolution 24-25-31 & Agreement.pdf
 
Summary:
Government Code §§ 6500 et seq. provides that public agencies, including cities, counties, school districts, the federal government, and public agencies outside of the State, may enter into joint powers agreements to exercise powers common to them, including the power to procure equipment, materials, and supplies. Sourcewell is a public agency that operates under the legislative authority of the Minnesota State Legislature’s Service Cooperative Statute that follows procurement procedures for products and services in accordance with Minnesota Uniform Municipal Contracting Law, Minnesota Statute § 471.345, and is permitted to engage in cooperative purchasing pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 123A.21 Subd. 7(23) to serve all government, education, and non-profit agencies nationally. All purchasing agreements offered through Sourcewell have been awarded via a competitive solicitation by a public agency/governmental entity (such as a state, city, county, pubic university or school district). By registering with Sourcewell through the approval of the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation Agreement, the District is able to piggyback off the competitively procured contract in accordance with Government Code Section 6500, et seq. The Purchasing Department requests that the Board of Education find it in the best interests of the District to participate in the cooperative purchasing program administered by Sourcewell, which will result in the District having access to competitively procured contracts.  
Funding:
N/A  
Fiscal Impact:
No cost to join. Savings is anticipated due to the nature of consortium pricing.  
Recommendation
Move to approve Resolution 24/25 - 31 Authorizing the District's membership with Sourcewell through the approval of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation Agreement, effective October 23, 2024.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:  
Susanne Starecki Kim - General Counsel
Signed By:  
Adrian Vargas - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:  
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Cherise Khaund Moved, Member Linda Mayo seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve Resolution 24/25 - 31 Authorizing the District''s membership with Sourcewell through the approval of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation Agreement, effective October 23, 2024.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Linda Mayo     Yes