Title
Receive status report for FY-2025 County procurement of goods and services.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Receive a status report on the County of Monterey’s Annual Spend for FY24/25.
SUMMARY
The Contracts and Procurement Office (C&P) within the County Administrative Office provides decentralized procurement and contract management support to County staff across all 28 departments. C&P oversees the full lifecycle of goods and services procurement through the County’s Enterprise Resource Program (ERP), Advantage, ensuring consistency, compliance, and adherence to County policies and industry standards.
In FY24/25, the County procured goods and services from approximately 1,716 vendors, representing $158.8 million in total procurement activity. Of this amount, $52.5 million was expended with local vendors within Monterey County, reflecting the County’s ongoing commitment to supporting the local business community. C&P also administers the Surplus Program, which generated $181,730 in savings during FY 2025. In addition, the Procurement Card (P-Card) Program continues to provide decentralized purchasing support with 554 active cards and $9.15 million in annual expenditures.
DISCUSSION:
The C&P team continues to advance procurement best practices and operational consistency to strengthen procurement operations. Following the Board’s approval of the updated Procurement Manual in February 2025, C&P staff ensures procedures designed to improve clarity, efficiency, and policy compliance across all departments are implemented. C&P also maintains a strong focus on procurement education and professional development, highlighted through the ongoing success of the Contracts and Procurement Academy, which has contributed to a more knowledgeable and consistent countywide procurement workforce.
Beyond purchasing and contracting, C&P manages the Countywide Service Agreement Program and oversees the lease arrangements for the...
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