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A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for performing arts apparel, instruments, equipment and related services for the Nashville Public Library.
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WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-3-1205(b) allows the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Metro”) to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of any goods, supplies, services, or equipment with one or more governmental entities outside this state; and,
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-3-1205(b) allows Metro to participate in an out-of-state master agreement by adopting a resolution accepting the terms of the master agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent desires to participate in the master agreement between Region 4 Education Service Center, a state of Texas governmental agency, and Music & Arts, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the master agreement is in the best interest of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the master agreement between Region 4 Education Service Center, a state of Texas governmental agency, and Music & Arts, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution accepts the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for performing arts apparel, instruments, equipment, and related services for the Nashville Public Library. The purchase agreement is between Region 4 Education Service Center, which is a state of Texas governmental agency, and Music & Arts. The anticipated project value is $200,000.
According to the Cooperative Request Review form, the pricing in the cooperative purchase agreement leveraged the scale of the Omnia membership and a competitive RFP with five offers. It is unlikely that Metro would obtain a better value through a competitive solicitation. The agreement is valid through June 30, 2027, with an option for Region 4 to extend the contract through June 30, 2029.
T.C.A. § 12-3-1205(b) authorizes local governments to participate in cooperative purchasing agreements with governmental entities outside of the state as long as the goods or services were competitively procured by the other governmental entity. T.C.A. § 12-3-1205(b) further provides that local governments may participate in a master agreement by adopting a resolution accepting the terms of the master agreement.
Fiscal Note: According to the Cooperative Request Review form from the Division of Purchases, the anticipated project value is $200,000.