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A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with TD SYNNEX Corporation, for the purchase of advanced technology solutions for the Department of Information Technology Services.
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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 Region 14 Education Service Center, a state of Texas governmental entity, and TD SYNNEX Corporation; and,
WHEREAS, this master agreement was requested by the Department of Information Technology Services but is available to all Metro departments to utilize; 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 Region 14 Education Service Center, a state of Texas governmental entity, and TD SYNNEX Corporation, 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 with TD SYNNEX Corporation for the purchase of advanced technology services for the Department of Information Technology Services.
The original agreement is between Region 14 Education Service Center, which is a governmental entity of the state of Texas, and TD SYNNEX Corporation. The anticipated project value is $1,000,000. The estimated savings to the Metropolitan Government by using this cooperative purchasing agreement is $55,071.
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 16 offers. It is unlikely that Metro would obtain a better value through a competitive solicitation. The agreement would purchase licensing for the VMware program, replacement services, and other peripherals. The agreement would expire on December 31, 2026.
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 $1,000,000. The anticipated savings to Metropolitan Government through utilizing this cooperative purchasing equipment is $55,071.