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Approval of Procurement Actions
Procurement Services Department
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Brief Description:
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(Approval of Procurement Actions) Recommends the ratification of the contract actions taken by the Procurement Services Department within delegated authority as listed in Attachment “A” including the approval of award of Professional Service Contracts not exceeding $250,000: New Contracts; Contract Amendments; Purchase Orders; Goods and General Services Contracts: Purchase Orders; District Card Transactions; Rental of Facilities; Travel/Conference Attendance; General Stores Distribution Center; and Book/Instructional Material Purchase Orders; and approve Professional Service Contracts (exceeding $250,000): New Contract as listed in Attachment “B.”
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Recommendation
Action Proposed:
Ratify the contract actions taken by the Procurement Services Department within delegated authority as listed in Attachment “A” including the approval of award of Professional Service Contracts not exceeding $250,000: New Contracts; Contract Amendments; Purchase Orders; Goods and General Services Contracts: Purchase Orders; District Card Transactions; Rental of Facilities; Travel/Conference Attendance; General Stores Distribution Center; and Book/Instructional Material Purchase Orders; and approve Professional Service Contracts (exceeding $250,000): New contract as listed in Attachment “B.”
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Background:
Procurement Services staff prepares monthly reports for contract actions necessary for the execution of the projects approved by the Board for the educational and operational requirements of the District in accordance with Board delegated authority to the Superintendent.
Expected Outcomes:
Approval of these items will allow the goods and services provided by these contracts furnishing the equipment, supplies, or services to the Los Angeles Unified School District that support Board policies and goals.
Board Options and Consequences:
The Board can approve all actions presented, or postpone selected actions pending receipt of additional information. Non-ratification of actions awarded under delegated authority in Attachment “A” will result in immediate unavailability of products or discontinuance of services, or both. While non-ratification may be legally defendable, it would likely result in costly litigation over discontinued payments or if the District attempts to reclaim payments made to a vendor. District costs will likely increase as fewer vendors compete for future procurements. Postponement of actions presented for approval in Attachment “B” will delay contract award or delivery dates.
Policy Implications:
This action does not change District policy and conforms to California Education Code section 17604 that permits the Board of Education to delegate authority for Procurement Services (Board Report 444-17/18), which the Board exercised on May 8, 2018.
Budget Impact:
The contract actions presented are within the budget authority previously approved by the Board. Ratification of contracts awarded under delegation of authority and within their Board approved budget listed in Attachment “A” includes:
• Award of Professional Service Contracts not exceeding $250,000: New Contracts; Contract Amendments; Purchase Orders; and
• Goods and General Services Contracts not exceeding $250,000: Procurement Transactions - Purchase Orders; Rental of Facilities; Travel/Conference Attendance; District Card Transactions; General Stores Distribution Center; and Book/Instructional Material Purchase Orders.
Request for Approval of Procurement Actions not under delegated authority listed in Attachment “B” includes:
• Professional Service Contracts (exceeding $250,000): New Contract
Student Impact:
Not applicable.
Equity Impact:
See attached for applicable items.
Issues and Analysis:
There are no policy implications on these agreements. The Business and Government Services Team, Office of the General Counsel, has reviewed and approved the agreements as to form, except where “authorization to negotiate and execute” is sought.
Attachments:
Attachment “A” - Ratification of Contracts Awarded Under Delegated Authority
Previously adopted Board report referenced in the policy implications section:
• Adopted May 8, 2018: Board Report No. 444-17/18 <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LObScI2aOLv21Poz24gkLDhfVRiE6a8K/view?usp=share_link>
• California Education Code Section 17604 (CE Code 17604 <https://drive.google.com/file/d/17i1CYUp6UH9-Gg-3DJMkxNEuH1uUQERc/view?usp=share_link>)
Submitted:
04/16/26
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, APPROVED BY:
______________________________ _____________________________
ANDRES E. CHAIT PEDRO SALCIDO
Acting Superintendent Deputy Superintendent
Business Services & Operations
REVIEWED BY: APPROVED & PRESENTED BY:
______________________________ ______________________________
DEVORA NAVERA REED SAMAN BRAVO-KARIMI
General Counsel Chief Financial Officer
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
___ Approved as to form.
REVIEWED BY: APPROVED & PRESENTED BY:
______________________________ ______________________________
KURT E. JOHN MATTHEW FRIEDMAN
Deputy Chief Financial Officer Chief Procurement Officer
Procurement Services Department
___ Approved as to budget impact statement.