The Municipal Partnering Initiative Mixed Purchasing in Local Government By: David Rauch
Jun 24, 2015
The Municipal Partnering
Initiative Mixed Purchasing in Local Government
By: David Rauch
Overview
History and Explanation of Program
Research Questions
Data Collection Method
Research on Contracting & Intergovernmental Relations
Procurement Data Analysis
The MPI Experience
2011 Services # Comms. 2012 Services # Comms. 2013 Services # Comms.
Crack Sealing 12 Crack Sealing 14 Crack Sealing 15
Resurfacing 5 Resurfacing 8 Resurfacing 6
Concrete 8 Concrete 11 Concrete 15
Sewer Lining 12 Sewer Lining 10 Sewer Lining 14
Sewer TV 4 Sewer TV 7 Sewer TV 6
Leak Detection 5 Leak Detection 5 Leak Detection 7
Hydrant Painting 6 Hydrant Painting 6 Hydrant Painting 7
Emergency Contr. Asst. 11 Contractor Asst. 9 Emergency Contr. Asst. 9
Water Meter Service 3 Water Meter Service 7
Cold Patch 9 Cold Patch 8
Hauling And Delivery 5 PW Hauling/Delivery 3
Pavement Marking 4 Line Painting 4
Bridge/Retaining Wall 2 Bridge Inspections 2
Custodial Services 8
Janitorial 4
Asphalt Patching 4
Tree Trimming 16
Street Sweeping 3
Sewer Cleaning 2
Generator Maintenance 8
HVAC Maintenance 8
JULIE Locates 2
Manhole Rehab 6
Valve Turning 5
Tree Removal/Stump Grind 16
EAB Treatment 2
Uniforms 5
Auditing Services 6
Inspectional Services 5
Landscaping 10
MPI Services Offered 2011-2013
Growth of MPI
2012
Highest # of services - 7
2013
Highest # of services - 11
2014
Highest # of services - 23
Research Questions
Have the communities that are involved saved money
as a result of their participation? If so, how?
What were the intergovernmental dynamics that lead to
the MPI?
How has the MPI adapted since its inception?
Are there lessons to be learned from the MPI’s
experience?
Three MPI Services
Sidewalk Removal & Replacement
Cold Patch
Crack Sealing
Research on Intergovernmental Relations and Contracting
Intergovernmental Relations
Contracting (Private/Public)
Procurement
Reasons for Joining MPI
Purchase Cost and Time – Best Practice
Example - City of Charlotte, NC
Hours Percent
Cooperatives
Total 16
Total Days 46
Total weeks 6.2 30%
COST $596.00
RFP
Total 49
Total Days 112
Total weeks 15.20 100%
COST $1,345.05
Construction Cost Trend Lines 2008-2013
Construction Cost Trend Lines
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Bituminous Asphalt Per Ton
National Ready Mix Concrete Price
Fuel per Gallon
Ill. Hwy. Laborer Prevailing Wage
Construction Cost Average
Procurement Data Analysis – Crack Sealing ($/LBS.)
Non-MPI Price – Red Solid Line
MPI Price (2011-2013) – Green Square Line
DuPage Community Price – Purple Rectangular Line
Procurement Data Analysis – Sidewalk Removal and Reconstruction ($/Foot)
Non-MPI Price – Red Solid Line
MPI Price (2011-2013) – Green Square Line
DuPage Community Price – Purple Rectangular Line
Procurement Data Analysis – Cold Patch ($/Ton)
Kansas City Regional Purchasing Cooperative -
AMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS CALCULATION
Staff Time # Hours Rate Total
Clerical Support – Includes producing, assembling, reproduction of
documents, and preparation for mailing of
documents/envelopes.
hrs $ hr $
Buyer Hours Includes requisition review, research, determine source selection method, prepare draft and reviewing of bid
document, bid opening, bid evaluation, award process.
hrs $ hr $
Other costs - No. of Units Unit Cost Total Cost
Paper Envelopes (including bid return envelopes, if your entity
would normally have provided these)
sheets
envelopes
ea
ea
$
$
Postage
postage/qty ea $
Computer usage
hrs ea $
Advertisements (when legally required or required by your entity policies)
ads placed ea
$
Total Administrative Cost To Produce Bid: $ ___
Glenview Staff – Estimated Cost Savings of 2013 Projects
Project Number of
Communities
Total Project
Value
Savings
Crack Sealing 15 $555k $40-50k
Resurfacing (Lake Groups 1&2) 4 $3.2m $101-121k
Resurfacing (Cook Group) 2 $2.3m $148-158k
Concrete Flatwork (Groups 1-5) 15 $890k $57-77k
Concrete Pavement (Groups 1&2) 4 $537k $15-19k
Sewer Lining (Groups 1-4) 14 $4.0m $51-61k
Sewer TV 6 $261k $56-66k
Contractor Assistance 9 $126k $23-31k
Leak Detection 3 $53k $5-8k
Hydrant Painting 6 $74k $20-30k
Asphalt Patching 2 $173k $2-4k
Cold Patch 8 $138k --------
Hauling & Delivery 5 $500k $2-4k
Pavement Marking 4 $167k --------
Custodial Services 8 $534k $12-14k
Street Sweeping 3 $174k $2-4k
Generator Maintenance 7 $96k $18-24k
TOTAL SAVINGS REALIZED $552,000 – 671,000
15
Close-Knit Communities
2011 Services # Comms. 2012 Services # Comms. 2013 Services # Comms.
Crack Sealing 12 Crack Sealing 14 Crack Sealing 15
Resurfacing 5 Resurfacing 8 Resurfacing 6
Concrete 8 Concrete 11 Concrete 15
Sewer Lining 12 Sewer Lining 10 Sewer Lining 14
Sewer TV 4 Sewer TV 7 Sewer TV 6
Leak Detection 5 Leak Detection 5 Leak Detection 7
Hydrant Painting 6 Hydrant Painting 6 Hydrant Painting 7
Emergency Contr. Asst. 11 Contractor Asst. 9 Emergency Contr. Asst. 9
Water Meter Service 3 Water Meter Service 7
Cold Patch 9 Cold Patch 8
Hauling And Delivery 5 PW Hauling/Delivery 3
Pavement Marking 4 Line Painting 4
Bridge/Retaining Wall 2 Bridge Inspections 2
Custodial Services 8
Janitorial 4
Asphalt Patching 4
Tree Trimming 16
Street Sweeping 3
Sewer Cleaning 2
Generator Maintenance 8
HVAC Maintenance 8
JULIE Locates 2
Manhole Rehab 6
Valve Turning 5
Tree Removal/Stump Grind 16
EAB Treatment 2
Uniforms 5
Auditing Services 6
Inspectional Services 5
Landscaping 10
MPI Services Offered 2011-2013
Conclusion and Questions