Contract.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Utilize Cooperative Purchasing Agreement filed by the City of Valdosta, Georgia for the Utilities Department to procure pumps through an existing Florida Sheriffs Association contract (FSA23-EQU21.0) with equipment supplier Xylem Inc. The cooperative purchasing agreement allows the City to leverage an established contract rather than conduct a competitive procurement process. The notice indicates the City's intent to make purchases under this pre-negotiated state and local cooperative purchasing framework, though specific item quantities, delivery timelines, and project scope details are not detailed in this notice document.

The procurement utilizes an existing cooperative purchasing agreement structure, which typically provides pre-negotiated pricing and terms established through the Florida Sheriffs Association. By utilizing this cooperative contract vehicle, the City of Valdosta avoids the need for individual competitive bidding while maintaining access to Xylem Inc.'s equipment and pricing. This approach allows municipalities to benefit from volume discounts and simplified procurement processes already established through the cooperative purchasing agreement with the designated equipment supplier.