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A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for heavy equipment, parts, accessories, and related services for Department of General Services by and through the Office of Fleet Management.
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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 the City of Tucson, a state of Arizona governmental entity, and Caterpillar, 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 the City of Tucson, a state of Arizona governmental entity, and Caterpillar, 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.
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Analysis
This resolution accepts the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for the purchase of heavy equipment, parts, accessories, and related services for the Department of General Services by and through the Office of Fleet Management. The purchase agreement is between the City of Tucson, a state of Arizona governmental entity, and Caterpillar, Inc. According to the cooperative purchasing request, utilizing the master purchasing agreement would provide increased availability and competitive pricing for the equipment, goods, and services sought by the Department of General Services. The agreement is valid through October 2, 2024 with four option years.
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.