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 Lawn and Landscape Maintenance Services contract for WSSC Water properties in Montgomery County, Maryland. The clause establishes terms and conditions governing cooperative purchasing arrangements that allow eligible entities to leverage WSSC Water's procurement process and awarded contracts. The document outlines provisions for how other governmental entities, agencies, and municipalities may participate in or benefit from the purchasing agreement, subject to compliance with applicable state and local regulations and the specific terms outlined in the cooperative purchasing framework.

The clause addresses administrative procedures, authorization requirements, and liability considerations for participating entities utilizing cooperative purchasing agreements. It specifies that participating entities must execute necessary documentation and comply with all contract terms, conditions, and specifications established in the primary contract. The document clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the cooperative purchasing participants and the primary contractor, ensuring that all parties understand their obligations regarding service delivery, payment terms, and contract administration under the cooperative purchasing arrangement.