Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Purchase Order
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: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a TxSmartBuy Term Contracts - State of Texas Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of only quote from Citibank N.A. at no cost to the county for purchase card services for Harris County for the period of September 27, 2022 - September 26, 2023.
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Background and Discussion:
This is a request to approve the Award of Purchase Card Services to 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.
Alternative Options:
The county would need to complete an RFP for the services.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
SFY 22
FY 23
Next 3 FYs
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