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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Participation in San Joaquin County Contract for
Purchase of Office Supplies
NIFE 5 DATE: July 15, 1992
PREPARED BY: Finance Director
RECOWENDED ACJICN: That the City Council adopt the attached resolu-
tion authorizing the City of Lodi to purchase
office supplies under the terms of the contract
between the County of San Joaquin and its office
supplies contractor, Eastman, Inc.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The supply contract between San Joaquin County
and Eastman, Inc., is the result of competitive
bidding conducted in May, 1990. Subsequently,
participation in the contract was made available
to other public agencies in the San Joaquin/Stanislaus County areas. The
contract is due to expire on December 31, 1992; however, prior to that
time the County of San Joaquin intends to Solicit L ` J s for the combined
needs of the County and all participating agencies. with a goal of
increasing volumes and further reducing costs.
The City of Lodi Purchasing Department has recently established on-line
computerized quotation and order -entry capabilities with Eastman, and
obtains discounts in the range of 25%- 55%off list price. Under the
terms of the County contract, discounts improve to 35%- 70%below list.
The contract excludes furniture, typewriters, calculators and other
office and electronic equipment which may be considered fixed assets.
The annual savings for the City of Lodi under this buying agreement is
estimated to be in the 83,000 - $3,500 range.
FUNDING: Ncne required.
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exon Flynn, Finan a Director
Prepared by Joel Harris, Purchasing Officer
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THOMAS A. PETERSON
'ecvtIso Pepsi
City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-119
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Lodi Municipal Code Section 3.20.040, the
Purchasing Officer, with the approval of the City Council, may
authorize in writing any agency to purchase or contract for specified
supplies, services and equipment independently of the Purchasing
Department so long as such purchases are made in conformity with
established purchasing procedures as set forth in the Lodi Municipal
Code, and periodic reports are required of and provided by the agency
on said purchases made under such written authorization;.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby
authorizes participation in San Joaquin County contract for purchase of
office supplies.
Dated: July 15, 1992
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 92-119 was passed and
adapted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held July 15,
1992 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Snider and Pinkerton (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Hinchman and Sieglock
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Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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