City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: June 16, 2026
From: Todd Dusenberry, General Manager of Public Utilities Department: Public Utilities
Submitted by: Adriana Ramos, Principal Management Analyst Subject
Blanket Purchase Order with The Home Depot
Recommendation
Approve the issuance of a blanket Purchase Order with The Home Depot in an amount not-toexceed $234,250 to procure supplies for the Public Works Department and Vernon Public Utilities for operational needs and special projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Background
The Public Works Department (Public Works) and Vernon Public Utilities (VPU) regularly procure supplies to support their operations. To streamline this process, both departments typically establish blanket purchase orders with vendors at the beginning of each fiscal year.
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26, Public Works undertook several special projects, leading to increased spending on supplies. These projects include improvements to street islands, the beautification of City Hall, and an enhanced graffiti-elimination program, all of which require significant amounts of paint and related materials and supplies. These initiatives are currently ongoing and will continue throughout FY 2026-27.
Additionally, in FY 2026-27 Public Works will work on the relocation of the Information Technology Division offices and servers, the remodeling of the Human Resources Department workspace, and continue to assist with maintenance of City-owned housing as needed. To manage costs effectively, Public Works is prioritizing in-house staff for these projects rather than outsourcing them to contractors.
To ensure both Public Works and VPU can efficiently acquire the necessary materials and supplies for ongoing operations and upcoming special projects in FY 2026-27, staff is requesting approval of a blanket Purchase Order with The Home Depot in an amount not-to-exceed $234,250. The Home Depot is the closest major supplier to the City and offers a consistently high level of quality inventory, a wide selection of product brands, and a diverse selection of tools, equipment, and materials and supplies required by staff. Using alternative vendors for purchases would require additional staff time and related travel, thereby reducing operating efficiency.
The proposed purchase order qualifies for an exemption from competitive bidding in accordance with Vernon Municipal Code (VMC) Section 3.32.110(A)(5)(B), as The Home Depot is a registered participant in the OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing program. The City’s Director of Finance has determined that it is to the advantage of the City to utilize the OMNIA contract (Contract No. 16154) for this procurement. OMNIA Partners is the nation’s largest cooperative purchasing organization for the public sector, with all contracts competitively solicited and publicly awarded in compliance with relevant procurement laws and regulations.
As the total purchase amount exceeds $100,000, City Council approval is required pursuant to VMC Section 3.32.030(A).
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact is not-to-exceed $234,250. Sufficient funds for the cost of materials and supplies are available in the various operating and maintenance accounts for FY 2026-27 in Public Works and VPU.
Attachments
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