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A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for the purchase or lease of analytical instruments, supplies, solutions and related services for Department of Water and Sewerage 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 an agency of the United States; and,
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-3-1205(b) allows Metro to participate in a master agreement with an agency of the United States by adopting a resolution accepting the terms of the master agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent desires to participate in the master agreement between Agilent Technologies, Inc. and the United States General Services Administration, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,
WHEREAS, Section 5.04.020 of the Metropolitan Code provides that all leases of equipment shall be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council if the annual lease exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000); and
WHEREAS, this master agreement was requested by the Department of Water and Sewerage 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 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 Agilent Technologies, Inc. and the United States General Services Administration, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That participation in the master agreement for the provisions of equipment leases, is hereby approved.
Section 3. 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 or lease of analytical instruments, supplies, solutions, and related services for the Department of Water and Sewerage Services (“MWS”). The original agreement is between Agilent Technologies, Inc. and the United States General Services Administration. The anticipated project value is $4,000,000. The anticipated saving to Metro through utilizing this cooperative purchasing agreement is $1,495,071.
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 solicitation. It is unlikely that Metro would obtain a better value through a competitive solicitation. The agreement would expire on May 31, 2026.
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 $4,000,000. The anticipated saving to Metro through utilizing this cooperative purchasing agreement is $1,495,071.