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Authorize execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Florida to allow for the cooperative procurement of goods and services.
[Note: Contracts under this agreement will be awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program)].
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
Financial Services Department.
Fiscal Note
Procurements under this interlocal agreement will not be made unless funds are available in appropriate departmental budgets.
Purchasing Language:
Interlocal Agreement.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
Approval of this interlocal agreement with the University of Florida will allow the City and the University of Florida to participate in the purchase of various types of goods and services through the use of contracts already in place through each jurisdiction’s procurement processes. The ability to share competitive contracts between jurisdictions allows each entity to accomplish acquisitions more efficiently.
City of Austin purchases exceeding the City Manager’s authority (currently $74,000 Fiscal Year 2023-2024) will be brought forward for Council approval on a case-by-case basis prior to ordering the products or services.
This agreement is entered into under the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791, Texas Government Code.