Mid-Atlantic_Purchasing_Team_Intergovernmental_&_Cooperative_Purchasing_Clause.pdf

This is an Intergovernmental & Cooperative Purchasing Clause document issued by the Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team for use by state and local government entities. The clause applies to the Penn Manor Large Valve Vault Replacement project being solicited by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) in Maryland. The project involves replacing a 24-inch large valve vault and approximately 101 feet of 24-inch water main serving Penn Manor Lane in the Bowie area of Prince George's County, Maryland. Additionally, the scope includes relocating approximately 51 feet of 24-inch water main and approximately 54 feet of water house connections. Sealed responses must be submitted via WSSC's eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/wsscwater prior to 2:00 pm on Monday, November 16, 2026, with late responses not accepted.

This document establishes the contractual framework permitting WSSC and other eligible government entities to leverage cooperative purchasing agreements and intergovernmental procurement mechanisms. The clause enables participating jurisdictions to benefit from negotiated terms and pricing established through the Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team's cooperative agreements, thereby streamlining the procurement process and potentially reducing costs through volume purchasing power. The specific pricing terms, set-asides, and funding sources for the Penn Manor project would be detailed in the main solicitation documents and bid specifications rather than in this enabling clause.