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C. 48

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	July 28, 2020

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Blanket Purchase Order Amendment with HiTouch Business Services

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 07/28/2020

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Cindy Shehorn, 925-957-2495

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: July 28, 2020
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Public Works Director, an amendment to the blanket purchase order with HiTouch Business Services, to extend the term from August 31, 2020 through February 28, 2021 with no change to the payment limit, for the purchase of office supplies, Countywide. (100% Department User Fees)

FISCAL IMPACT:

Office supply costs paid by County Departments (100% Department User Fees).

BACKGROUND:

Contra Costa County Purchasing Services is requesting to extend a blanket purchase order used by County Departments for the ordering of office products and supplies. HiTouch Business Services is one of two companies selected to provide products to the County. Prices are based on that National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), and Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) Agreement PA5738. The Blanket Purchase Order covering all departments allows the County to consolidate purchases and maximize savings.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Without a blanket purchase order, departments would select their own office supply vendors thereby increasing costs and duplicating effort.