TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Finance
Kelley Cochran
425-556-2748
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Finance
Adam O'Sullivan
Financial Services Manager
Finance
Haritha Narra
Deputy Finance Director
TITLE:
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Purchasing Process Improvements
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Finance Department is initiating a project to review city purchasing processes, procedures, and policies. The scope of work entails policy review, sealed bidding solution, updating contract boilerplates, contract management process review and system implementation, training and resource guides, vendor portal and vendor collaboration, A/P automation, developing citywide spend analytics system and reporting process, and completing the report development for: DEI, Environmental Sustainability, and spend reports. Data and information supporting the project includes historical contract data, analysis of staff time, and data from other municipalities.
Purchasing Division staff have already been working on policy revisions and recommendations for Council Signing and Approval Thresholds, and Council Threshold for amendment approvals.
During the March 25, 2025, study session, Council will have an opportunity to provide input for the proposed changes in the Purchasing Policy regarding the contract signing approval authority for Council, and for the policy requirements for when contract amendments would require Council approval.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Purchasing Policy, Resolution No. 1503
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
Council requested the City review its purchasing policies and procedures.
* Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Process and policy improvements will bring efficiencies for staff, City Council, and vendors.
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