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A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for systemwide IT and consulting services for the Metro Council Office.
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WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-3-1205(b) allows the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Metro”) to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of any goods, supplies, services, or equipment with one or more governmental entities outside this state; and,
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-3-1205(b) allows Metro to participate in an out-of-state master agreement by adopting a resolution accepting the terms of the master agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent desires to participate in the master agreement between the Regents of the University of California, a California public corporation, and Accenture LLP, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,
WHEREAS, this master agreement was requested by the Metro Council Office but is available to all Metro Departments to utilize; and,
WHEREAS, Metro’s participation in this out-of-state master agreement is limited to a term that will not exceed sixty months; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the master agreement is in the best interest of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the master agreement between the Regents of the University of California, a California public corporation, and Accenture LLP, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution accepts the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for systemwide consulting and information technology services for the Metropolitan Council Office.
The original agreement is between the Regents of the University of California, which is a California public corporation, and Accenture LLP. The anticipated project value is $500,000. The estimated savings to the Metropolitan Government by using this cooperative purchasing agreement is $52,071. The agreement would expire on January 31, 2027.
According to the Cooperative Request Review form, the pricing in the cooperative purchase agreement was leveraged through its Omnia membership and from a competitive RFP with 54 offers. The contract will allow the Metropolitan Council Office to obtain consulting services regarding the office’s operational structure, office technology needs, and the physical office space needs. It is expected that the consultant will conduct assessments, including stakeholder interviews and peer city benchmarking, to propose organizational models that will align with evolving needs. It is unlikely that Metro would obtain a better value through a competitive solicitation.
T.C.A. § 12-3-1205(b) authorizes local governments to participate in cooperative purchasing agreements with governmental entities outside of the state as long as the goods or services were competitively procured by the other governmental entity. T.C.A. § 12-3-1205(b) further provides that local governments may participate in a master agreement by adopting a resolution accepting the terms of the master agreement.
Fiscal Note: According to the Cooperative Request Review from the Division of Purchases, the anticipated project value is $500,000. The anticipated savings to Metropolitan Government through utilizing this cooperative purchasing equipment is $52,071.