Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team Intergovernmental & Cooperative Purchasing Clause

This document is an intergovernmental and cooperative purchasing clause that governs the participation of multiple jurisdictions and entities within the Mid-Atlantic region in cooperative purchasing agreements. The clause applies to the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) in Maryland and establishes the framework for how WSSC and other member agencies can leverage cooperative purchasing arrangements to procure goods and services. The document outlines the mechanisms by which WSSC may utilize purchasing agreements established by other governmental entities and cooperative consortiums, allowing WSSC to extend terms and conditions negotiated by lead purchasing agencies to its own procurement needs. This clause facilitates expedited procurement processes and cost savings by permitting WSSC to piggyback on existing contracts without conducting separate competitive solicitations.

The clause specifies that WSSC may adopt contracts established by other governmental agencies and purchasing consortiums when such agreements meet WSSC's requirements and comply with applicable regulations. The cooperative purchasing framework allows qualified vendors to expand their customer base across multiple governmental entities while providing WSSC with access to pre-negotiated pricing, terms, and conditions. This arrangement streamlines the procurement process, reduces administrative burden, and promotes competitive pricing across multiple jurisdictions. The clause applies to various categories of goods and services, including office supplies and related products, enabling agencies like WSSC to efficiently obtain necessary materials on an as-needed basis through established cooperative agreements rather than conducting individual competitive procurements.