Notice of Intenet to Utilize Cooperative Purc.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Utilize Cooperative Purchasing Agreement issued by the City of Valdosta, Georgia for the procurement of pumps through their Utilities Department. The City intends to utilize an existing cooperative purchasing agreement established with the Florida Sheriffs Association under contract FSA23-EQU21.0 to procure equipment from Xylem Inc. The notice announces the City's intent to leverage this pre-established cooperative contract framework rather than conduct an independent competitive solicitation process for the pump purchases needed by the municipal utilities operations.

The cooperative purchasing agreement approach allows the City of Valdosta to access equipment pricing and terms previously negotiated through the Florida Sheriffs Association's cooperative purchasing program with Xylem Inc., thereby streamlining the procurement process and reducing administrative burden. This method is commonly used by governmental entities to achieve cost savings and expedited procurement timelines by utilizing existing master agreements established by cooperative purchasing consortiums. The specific quantities, pricing, delivery schedules, and other contractual terms would be governed by the underlying FSA23-EQU21.0 cooperative contract with Xylem Inc.