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A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for passenger buses, related accessories and equipment 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 public entity, and Thomas Build Buses, Inc.
WHEREAS, this master agreement was requested by the Department of General Services but is available to all Metro Departments to utilize; 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 Sourcewell, a state of Minnesota public entity, and Thomas Built Buses, 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 passenger buses, related accessories, and equipment for the Department of General Services. The original agreement is between Sourcewell, which is a State of Minnesota public entity, and Thomas Build Buses, Inc. The anticipated project value is $2,000,000. The anticipated saving to Metro through utilizing this cooperative purchasing agreement is $415,071.
According to the cooperative purchase request, MWS will use this contract for analytical instruments, maintenance, repair, leasing, and warranties. According to the Cooperative Request Review form, the pricing in the cooperative purchase agreement was from a competitive RFP with 10 offers. It is unlikely that Metro would obtain a better value through a competitive solicitation. The agreement would expire on December 27, 2027.
T.C.A. § 12-3-1201(c) and M.C.L. Sec. 4.12.090(b) allow the Metropolitan Government to purchase goods, supplies, services, and equipment under the provision of contracts or price agreements of open federal contracts. 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 $2,000,000. The anticipated saving to Metro through utilizing this cooperative purchasing agreement is $415,071.