Mid-Atlantic_Purchasing_Team_Intergovernmental_&_Cooperative_Purchasing_Clause.pdf

This is an Intergovernmental & Cooperative Purchasing Clause document applicable to the Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) in Maryland. The document establishes terms and conditions for cooperative purchasing agreements, allowing authorized governmental entities and eligible organizations to access contracts negotiated by WSSC. The clause permits participating jurisdictions and their authorized vendors to utilize established pricing and terms without requiring separate competitive solicitations, streamlining the procurement process for capital improvements and related services.

The clause outlines provisions that extend purchasing privileges to state and local government agencies, public universities, public schools, and non-profit organizations that meet eligibility criteria and agree to comply with WSSC's cooperative purchasing framework. By incorporating this clause into procurement documents, WSSC enables multiple governmental entities to leverage negotiated rates and conditions, reducing administrative burden and procurement timelines. The provision facilitates efficient resource allocation across the mid-Atlantic region while maintaining competitive pricing standards and ensuring compliance with applicable purchasing regulations and policies governing cooperative agreements.