Title
Discussion regarding a resolution establishing a City of Pflugerville Purchasing Policy.
Summary
City staff developed a Purchasing Policy to establish a uniform policy for obtaining goods and services that is consistent with legally mandated purchasing requirements. The application of a comprehensive policy is critical to all City of Pflugerville employees and stakeholders in order to ensure that public funds are expended in a responsible and legal manner. The Finance and Budget Committee met on January 28, 2021 and took action to recommend the attached policy for Council approval.
The addition of a Procurement Manager will be needed in order to fully implement the policy as planned.
The Finance & Budget Committee met January 28, 2021. The committee reviewed and recommended the policy as presented. An additional recommendation was made by the committee to implement a program tracking the utilization of Historically Underutilized Businesses by establishing goals, metrics and tracking peer cities results.
Prior City Council Action
The City Council discussed the item at their regular meeting on February 9, 2021 and requested that the item be brought forward for continued discussion at the February 23, 2021 Worksession with consideration at the February 23, 2021 Regular meeting.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action to be considered at the February 23, 2021 Regular meeting.
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure __ N/A X
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __ N/A X
Amount: ________
1295 Form Required? Yes __ No X
Legal Review Required: N/A X Required __ Date Completed: ___________
Supporting documents attached:
Resolution
Exhibit
Recommended Action
Discuss only at the worksession.