Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To authorize the City of Newark to enter into and execute a Membership Agreement with Equalis Group, LLC. Entity Name: Equalis Group, LLC Entity Address: 5550 Granite Parkway, Suite 298, Plano, Texas 75024 Contract Amount: No municipal funds required Contract Period: Upon approval of the Municipal Council until the cooperative membership is formally terminated by the City and/or Equalis Group, LLC. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: This Cooperative Purchasing Agreement will authorize membership in the Equalis Group Cooperative on behalf of the City of Newark (Various Departments).