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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Action Agenda
Item No. 1/-(r
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: October 19, 1993
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT
DEPARTMENT: PURCHASING AND CENTRAL SERVICES PUBLIC HEARING: YES: NO:X
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
PAM JONES, ext. 2650
RESOLUTION -
Telephone Number-
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 967-9251
Mebane 227-2031
Durham 688-7331
PURPOSE: To approve a resolution authorizing cooperative purchasing between Orange County and
other units of local government.
BACKGROUND: Article 20 Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina allows for
cooperative purchasing between units of local government. By participating in cooperative
purchasing with other units of government Orange County can realize cost savings by taking
advantage of volume discount. An example of this is through purchase of vehicles.
Historically,we have experienced greater economy through joint purchasing with local governmental
entities as opposed to purchasing through either our own bid or through the State contract.
Article 20 Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina dictates that cooperative
purchasing be authorized through a resolution approved by the governing body. The attached
resolution will allow the County to participate in joint purchasing with other local governments at the
discretion of the Director of Purchasing and Central Services.
The most immediate purchase through a joint purchasing agreement as authorized above,will be the
purchase of 14 vehicles through a cooperative purchasing agreement with the City of Raleigh; which
purchase shall not exceed the amount appropriated in the 1993-94 CIP.
RECOMMENDATION: The Manager recommends that the Board approve the resolution authorizing
cooperative purchasing and authorize the purchase of the vehicles as approved in the
1993-94 CIP.
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COOPERATIVE PURCHASING BETWEEN
ORANGE COUNTY AND OTHER COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS
Whereas, the Commissioners of the County of Orange, North Carolina, sees
the need to maintain efficient local services by purchasing
needed supplies and materials at the lowest possible purchasing
price; and
Whereas, the Commissioners of the County of Orange, North Carolina,
realize the value of cooperative purchasing in saving money and
exchanging important information among County and municipal
governments in the immediate geographical area; and
Whereas, the Commissioners of the County of Orange, North Carolina,
realize the importance of selecting the bid proposal that is
most advantageous to the needs of the people of the County of
Orange; and
Whereas, authority for cooperative purchasing by and between several
units of local government is found in Article 20 of Chapter 160A
of the General Statutes of North Carolina,
Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the Commissioners of the County of
Orange, North Carolina, that the Director of Purchasing and
Central Services . of the County of Orange is authorized to
participate with other County and municipal governments
composing the Triangle J Regional Council of Governments in
cooperative purchases that he/she deems advantageous to the
needs and budget constraints of the County of Orange.
Adopted this the 19th day of October, 1993
Moses Carey Jr. , Chair to the Board
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COOPERATIVE PURCHASING BETWEEN
ORANGE COUNTY AND OTHER COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS
Whereas, the Commissioners of the County of Orange, North Carolina, sees
the need to maintain efficient local services by purchasing
needed supplies and materials at the lowest possible purchasing
price; and
Whereas, the Commissioners of the County of Orange, North Carolina,
realize the value of cooperative purchasing in saving money and
exchanging important information among County and municipal
governments in the immediate geographical area; and
Whereas, the Commissioners of the County of Orange, North Carolina,
realize the importance of selecting the bid proposal that is
most advantageous to the needs of the people of the County of
Orange; and
Whereas, authority for cooperative purchasing by and between several
units of local government is found in Article 20 of Chapter 160A
of the General Statutes of North Carolina,
Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the Commissioners of the County of
Orange, North Carolina, that the Director of Purchasing and
Central Services , of the County of Orange is authorized to
participate with other County and municipal governments
composing the Triangle J Regional Council of Governments in
cooperative purchases that he/she deems advantageous to the
needs and budget constraints of the County of Orange.
Adopted this the 19th day of October, 1993
i
Moses Carey Jr. , Chair rio e Board
ATE &. �/ Orange County Board o issioners
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