Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Adopting an Amendment to Chapter 7: Historically Underutilized Business Program of the Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2C: Identify opportunities for internal efficiencies and continuous
improvement to affect a high performing organizational culture)
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Procurement Services
CONTACT: Lisa Littrell, Procurement Services Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approve resolution adopting the Policy Amendment to Chapter 7: Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The proposed amendment to Chapter 7: Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program identifies the City’s commitment in working with businesses certified as a HUB and outlines the procedures taken to actively involve HUBs in both the informal and formal procurement process and ensure they receive a fair opportunity to compete for our business.
• The Procurement Services Department maintains the following objectives:
o Identify HUB suppliers through the State of Texas HUB database.
o Provide HUB supplier outreach and awareness of McKinney’s procurement procedures, including electronic bidding.
o Maintain a HUB supplier webpage on the City website to provide education and HUB supplier resource links.
o Exceed state requirements for HUB supplier notification of bid opportunities by inviting HUBs to participate in formal solicitations.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Revisions to the Procurement Policy & Procedures Manual were adopted on October 6, 2020.
• A recommendation to increase HUB participation in the formal process was requested and duly noted.
• Proposed amendment has been reviewed by legal Counsel.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A