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 the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) in Maryland. The clause governs the terms under which state and local government entities can participate in cooperative purchasing agreements and leverage existing contracts across jurisdictions. The document establishes the framework for how WSSC and other eligible governmental agencies may utilize cooperative purchasing mechanisms to procure goods and services, including those related to water quality surveillance systems and related technical consulting services. The clause outlines the authority granted to participating agencies to piggyback on competitively bid contracts and defines the scope of entities permitted to access such cooperative arrangements, including other public agencies at federal, state, and local levels.

The purchasing clause addresses key contractual provisions regarding pricing, terms and conditions, and the rights of both the primary contractor and participating agencies utilizing cooperative purchasing arrangements. The document specifies that participating entities must comply with applicable state and local procurement regulations while accessing cooperative contracts, and it clarifies liability, payment responsibilities, and operational requirements for agencies engaging through this intergovernmental mechanism. This framework enables WSSC to procure consulting services for its Water Quality Surveillance and Response System more efficiently by leveraging competitive procurements conducted by the Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team, ensuring compliance with established procurement standards while reducing individual procurement costs and administrative burden.