Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Citibank N.A.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a TxSmartBuy Term Contracts - State of Texas Cooperative Program renewal option with Citibank N.A. for purchase card services for Harris County through August 31, 2025 at no cost to the county, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non- Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
This is a request to approve the renew the Purchase Card Services with Citibank N.A. via the CO-OP; Texas Smart Buy. Purchase Card Services is designed to improve efficiency, timeliness and internal control in processing low dollar purchases from vendors.
Expected Impact:
The Purchase Card Services will allow cardholders to purchase approved commodities, travel expenses and services directly from vendors and is intended to simplify the buying process. By utilizing the Purchase Card, you dramatically shorten the payment cycle from the traditional process that includes pricing inquiry, order placement, delivery of goods, invoice and voucher review.
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_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Agenda Item #
Action Taken
09/27/2022
285
Approved Purchase Card Services with Citibank N.A.
09/19/2023
308
Renewal Approved
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