Mid-Atlantic_Purchasing_Team_Intergovernmental_&_Cooperative_Purchasing_Clause.pdf

This is an Intergovernmental and Cooperative Purchasing Clause document applicable to the Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team and related to the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) in Maryland. The document establishes the contractual framework for WSSC Water's Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Program Manager solicitation. WSSC Water is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the implementation of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure system that will be managed by a vendor under a separate future contract. Sealed responses must be submitted through WSSC Water's eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/wsscwater no later than 2:00 pm on Monday, July 13, 2026, with late submissions not accepted. The solicitation timeline is constrained, and WSSC Water will only extend the due date in cases of significant scope changes. Prospective bidders are encouraged to submit questions as early as possible, with one question per submission to facilitate prompt responses.

The clause document outlines the terms and conditions governing the intergovernmental and cooperative purchasing arrangement between participating agencies and consortiums. Specific provisions address pricing structures, cost allocation methodologies, and the rights of non-signatory entities to utilize the contract terms. The document includes standard contract administration requirements, compliance obligations, and procedures for contract modification and dispute resolution. Additional details regarding funding sources, budget allocations, award timelines, contract term duration, and any renewal options would be contained in the related solicitation documents and bid specifications.