HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 24 -
Introduced by Council Member
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAYWARD UPDATING THE CITY'S PROCUREMENT POLICIES THAT INCLUDES INCREASING THE APPROVAL THRESHOLD FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS; MODIFYING BID THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS; AND UPDATING THE CITY'S LOCAL PREFERENCE POLICY WHEREAS, the Hayward City Charter, Article XIII, Sections 1302 establishes the authority for the City to use centralized purchasing for all City departments, offices and agencies; and WHEREAS, the Hayward City Charter, Article XIII, Sections 1303 establishes requirements and procedures for competitive bidding upon and award of contracts for public works, which related policies have not been modified since 2015; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to current City Council Resolution No. 15-216, the City Manager may execute certain consultant and contractor contracts up to $75,000 without City Council authority, which has not been modified since 2015; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Hayward Municipal Code, the current procurement policies and include provisions for Local Preference for goods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hayward that Resolution No. 15-216 is amended to increase the level for which the City Manager and City Attorney can execute contracts up to $100,000 for Supplies and Equipment, Repairs and Maintenance and External Services (consultants and contractors) without additional City Council approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City's bidding threshold requirements are amended pursuant to Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City's procurement process shall be established on these overarching principles: ethical and accountable stewardship of public funds; fair and open competition in procurement processes; provision of the best value and highest quality possible to the citizens of Hayward; support of City Council Priorities; and as appropriate, stimulating the local economy by extending preferences to local Hayward vendors.
IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA October 15, 2024.
ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MAYOR:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST: _______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney of the City of Hayward
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