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 the framework for cooperative purchasing agreements that allow eligible entities to leverage WSSC's procurement processes and awarded contracts. The clause permits authorized users from participating governmental entities and nonprofit organizations to purchase goods and services under WSSC-awarded contracts, thereby streamlining procurement procedures and extending the benefits of competitive bidding to multiple jurisdictions within the Mid-Atlantic region.

The clause outlines the terms under which non-signatory entities may access WSSC's contracts for Dam Engineering Services BOA, with responses due by 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, submitted through WSSC's eProcurement Portal. The cooperative purchasing arrangement allows eligible organizations to utilize the competitively bid terms and pricing negotiated by WSSC without conducting separate solicitations, reducing administrative burden and procurement timelines. The document specifies the conditions for participation, including compliance with applicable state and local regulations, and establishes that purchasing entities remain responsible for their individual contract administration and payment obligations while benefiting from the aggregated buying power and vendor relationships established through WSSC's procurement process.