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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement with League of Oregon Cities to participate in the National Purchasing Partners Government Cooperative.
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DATE: March 3, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
SUBJECT: National Purchasing Partners Government Cooperative
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
In accordance with Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102, Subchapter F, a local government may participate in a cooperative purchasing program, which satisfies state law requirements related to competitive bidding for the purchase of goods and services. Participation in a cooperative purchasing program allows the City to procure goods and services through contracts that have been competitively solicited and awarded by another governmental entity in compliance with applicable procurement laws.
National Purchasing Partners Government Cooperative (NPPGov) is a public sector purchasing cooperative administered through National Purchasing Partners (NPP). The League of Oregon Cities serves as a lead public agency for NPPGov and conducts competitive solicitations utilizing industry best practices and procurement procedures that comply with applicable laws. Contracts are awarded based on best value and made available to participating governmental entities nationwide.
Participation in the NPPGov cooperative allows the City to leverage the collective purchasing power of multiple public agencies, increasing buying power and potentially reducing costs through volume pricing and pre-negotiated contract terms, with cost savings ranging from approximately 10% to as much as 65% on certain contracts. In addition, the use of cooperative contracts reduces the administrative time and resources associated with issuing separate solicitations while maintaining compliance with competitive procurement requirements.
NPPGov provides access to a wide range of vendors offering goods and services that support municipal operations, including facilities, information technology, fleet, public safety, and other operational needs. Participation in the cooperative does not obligate the City to utilize any specific vendor or contract but provides an additional procurement option when determined to be in the City’s best interest.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Yes, Pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 791, the City is authorized to enter into an interlocal agreement with another governmental entity to participate in shared governmental functions, including cooperative purchasing.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
There is no cost to join the NPPgov purchasing cooperative.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
N/A
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve the interlocal agreement with League of Oregon Cities to participate in the National Purchasing Partners Government Cooperative and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the interlocal agreement and any supplemental agreement as allowed by state and local law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Interlocal Agreement
Presentation