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County Administrator's Report 14. 26.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	03/05/2020
Issue: Strategic Organizational Assessment of County Procurement Processes
From:	Chips Kirschenfeld
Department:	Natural Resources
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning a Strategic Organizational Assessment of County Procurement Processes - J. Taylor “Chips” Kirschenfeld, Interim Assistant County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning a Strategic Organizational Assessment of County Procurement Processes:

A. Approve the County Administrator’s recommendation for Accenture Consulting to perform a Strategic Organizational Assessment of County Procurement Processes;

B. Approve an administrative waiver of the requirement for competitive solicitation and allow approval of professional consulting services upon the recommendation of the Administrator, as per Section 46-96(c) of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances; and

C. Authorize the County Administrator to sign a Contract with Accenture Consulting to perform a Strategic Organizational Assessment of County Procurement Processes, not to exceed $165,000.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund; Cost Center 110201, BCC Non-Departmental]

BACKGROUND:

Escambia County’s Purchasing Department is experiencing a heavy workload, they are having difficulty attracting and retaining experienced staff, and they are challenged to maintain timeliness with the incoming requests for procurement services from other County Departments. As a result, the Purchasing Department’s increased workload and backlog of services is slowing down the desired timeline for many County projects. This proposed Strategic Organizational Assessment of County Procurement Processes will provide a complete analysis of procurement operations, policies and procedures, staff resources, eProcurement technology, Pcard systems, and Small Business and Minority/Woman-Owned Business programs. The findings of the Assessment will lead to the development of recommendations and a plan for implementation.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Fund 001, General Fund; Cost Center 110201, BCC Non-Departmental

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The County Attorney's Office will review and approve the Contract prior to execution.

PERSONNEL:

No additional impact to personnel with the Recommendation.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board Policy II.B.8

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

County Administration will manage this Contract.

Attachments
Procurement Assessment Statement of Work
Procurement Memorandum