Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team Intergovernmental & Cooperative Purchasing Clause

This document is a contractual clause governing intergovernmental and cooperative purchasing agreements for the Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team consortium. The clause establishes the framework allowing member agencies and authorized users to access and utilize cooperative purchasing contracts established by the consortium, enabling jurisdictions to leverage collective purchasing power across multiple states within the Mid-Atlantic region. The provision outlines the legal authority for participating entities to make purchases under existing cooperative agreements without conducting separate competitive procurements, streamlining the acquisition process for goods and services commonly needed across the member states and jurisdictions. This clause facilitates efficient procurement practices by allowing eligible buyers to piggyback on competitively bid contracts, reducing administrative burden and procurement timelines.

The clause establishes operational parameters and responsibilities for entities utilizing the cooperative purchasing mechanism, including compliance requirements, authorization procedures, and conditions under which member agencies may exercise purchasing rights under existing cooperative agreements. The provision typically includes provisions regarding pricing terms, contract administration responsibilities, and any applicable limitations or exclusions on eligible purchases or participants. This intergovernmental purchasing approach enables organizations like the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission to potentially access pre-established cooperative contracts for services and supplies, subject to compliance with the cooperative's terms, conditions, and any applicable state or local procurement regulations.