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 outlines the framework for cooperative purchasing agreements that allow multiple governmental entities to leverage combined procurement power. The clause establishes the terms under which WSSC and other participating jurisdictions can conduct joint purchasing activities for goods and services, including the vehicle body and repair services solicitation. The cooperative purchasing mechanism enables WSSC to extend contract awards to other authorized governmental entities within the designated region, thereby streamlining procurement processes and potentially reducing costs through volume purchasing.

The clause specifies the conditions under which agencies may utilize cooperatively-awarded contracts, including compliance with WSSC's procurement procedures and requirements. The document addresses the participation of multiple jurisdictions in purchasing activities, allowing authorized governmental entities to access contracts awarded through WSSC's formal solicitation process. The cooperative purchasing arrangement does not impose additional administrative burdens on contractors and allows for expanded market participation among eligible governmental entities within the Mid-Atlantic region. This structure facilitates efficient procurement of services such as light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicle body and repair services while maintaining competitive bidding standards and ensuring compliance with applicable procurement regulations.