Mid-Atlantic_Purchasing_Team_Intergovernmental_&_Cooperative_Purchasing_Clause.pdf

This document is an Intergovernmental & Cooperative Purchasing Clause from the Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team applicable to the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) in Maryland. The clause governs the terms under which cooperative purchasing agreements may be established and utilized by eligible public agencies within the purchasing consortium. The document outlines the framework for participating jurisdictions and entities to leverage combined purchasing power for procurements, enabling agencies to adopt contracts negotiated by other consortium members without conducting separate competitive bid processes.

The clause establishes procedures for cooperative purchasing participation, including requirements for authorized representatives, approval processes, and compliance obligations for participating entities. It addresses liability limitations, cost allocation methodologies, and the conditions under which non-consortium members may access cooperative contracts. The document specifies that cooperative purchasing must comply with applicable state procurement laws and regulations, and it clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the primary contracting agency, participating entities, and vendors. The clause includes provisions regarding pricing adjustments, contract administration, and dispute resolution mechanisms to facilitate efficient procurement operations across member jurisdictions while maintaining transparency and fiscal accountability.