Long-Term Contracts Benefits 20170421.docx

The document outlines the benefits of long-term contracts for Columbus City Schools. Long-term contracts offer better pricing due to increased volume, lock in pricing for budget projections, reduce contract implementation costs, simplify the solicitation process, save time for clients, provide convenience for employees, maintain supplier loyalty, improve service over time, and allow for addressing pricing issues. Short-term contracts incur more costs, require more upfront work, hinder supplier loyalty, and may lead to losing value-added services and local partnerships. The document emphasizes the advantages of long-term contracts in terms of cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and service quality for the school district.