Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
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Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of the Procurement Policy Manual for Harris Health System.
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Background and Discussion:
Consistent with good business management and its commitment to support the practice of equal opportunity, the Harris Health Board of Trustees adopts this Policy to promote ethical and effective procurement. The primary purpose of this Policy is to establish rules for Purchases that embody the following principles:
? Purchases are made in compliance with applicable laws;
? Items are procured efficiently and within any timeframes established by Harris Health in an Interlocal Agreement for the services of the Purchasing Agent or through procurement planning;
? Items are procured in a manner that that aligns with Harris Health's mission, vision, and values, and that benefits Harris Health and the taxpayers of Harris County, Texas;
? Offerors are fairly and equitably treated; and
? Competition in contracting.
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_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
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