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Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Purchasing & Contracting
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Contract No. 2000297 Strategic Assessment Services (Purchasing Policy Exemption): for use by the Department of Purchasing and Contracting (P&C). This contract consists of providing a thorough strategic assessment of procurement operations which includes primarily, but not limited to: procurement policy and process review, local small business program assessment and effectiveness review, benchmarking activities, procurement policies and procedures development and revisions, process mapping, and customer service level reviews. Awarded to Periscope Holdings Inc. c/o NIGP Consulting. Amount Not To Exceed: $300,000.00.
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Information Contact: Michelle Butler, Chief Procurement Officer
Phone Number: (404) 687-3581
PURPOSE:
This contract consists of assessment activities primarily including, but not limited to: procurement policy and process review, local small business program assessment and effectiveness review, benchmarking activities, procurement policies and procedures development and revisions, process mapping, and customer service level reviews. As the Procurement Department continues in its Journey to Procurement Excellence, NIGP Consulting/Periscope Holdings was engaged to provide a strategic assessment of procurement operations. This nationally recognized procurement organization leverages use of experienced procurement professionals to offer focused attention on our governmental entity and its procurement department and staff. This focus allows for more practical recommendations and assistance in evaluating existing processes against national and local best practices within the procurement profession.
The ultimate objective seeks to establish a high performing procurement department that continues to strive towards excellence and has a foundation that supports that continuous endeavor. A high performing procurement department not only assists User Departments as they work towards cost savings but also assists them in delivering citizens with transparent information, effective and efficient collaborative spending activities, compliant and ethical practices, support for local business growth, and public service improvements.
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Recommend award of Contract No. 2000297 with:
Periscope Holdings Inc. c/o NIGP Consulting, 17 British American Blvd. Airport Park
Latham, NY 12110
Amount Not To Exceed: $300,000.00
and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the contract and all associated documents.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Contract Effective Date: Contract Execution
2. Contract Expiration Date: Two (2) Year Contract
3. Funding: General Operating