SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve the use of Cooperative Procurement Contracts, Including Sourcewell Contract #121923, National IPA Contracts with Cobb County, GA Contract #23-6692-02, Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE Contract #538902, and Omnia Mesa Contract #2024056-01-GOV, with a not to Exceed Amount of $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2026/2027 REPORT IN BRIEF Authorization to waive competitive bidding requirements to utilize competitively awarded cooperative procurement contracts for technology goods and services. This request authorizes a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code to utilize the cooperative purchasing; and, B. Approving the use of Sourcewell Contract #121923; and, C. Approving the use of National IPA contracts with Cobb County, GA Contract #23-6692-02; and, D. Approving the use of Monterey County Office of Education CALSAVE Contract #538902; and, E. Approving the use of Omnia Mesa Contract #2024056-01-GOV; and, F. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, G. Authorizing the City Manager to execute future contract amendments related to motions B through E, limited to extensions of the agreement term in accordance with optional renewal provisions contained within each contract, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and, H. Authorizing the purchase of $500,000 of technology solutions with contracts in motions B through E.

Consent Item Passed Introduced May 4, 2026

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Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Introduced: May 4, 2026
On agenda: July 6, 2026
Passed: July 6, 2026