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A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for snow and ice handling equipment, supplies, and accessories for the Department of General Services.
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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 Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota governmental entity, and Viking Cives Corporation d/b/a Viking Cives Midwest, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
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 Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota governmental entity, and Viking Cives Corporation d/b/a Viking Cives Midwest, Inc., 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 snow and ice handling equipment, supplies, and accessories for the Department of General Services. The purchase agreement is between Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota governmental entity, and Viking Cives Corporation d/b/a Viking Cives Midwest, Inc. The anticipated project value is $500,000. It is unlikely that Metro would obtain a better value through a competitive solicitation. The pricing in this cooperative purchase agreement leverages the scale of Sourcewell membership and the competition of 32 offers. The agreement is valid through August 15, 2026.
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 $500,000.