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A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for a multi-user manufactured restroom building for the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Department.
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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 local governmental agency, and CXT Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
WHEREAS, participation in the cooperative master agreement will enable Metro to procure a manufactured restroom for Hartman Park; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the master agreement is in the best interest of the citizens of 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 local governmental agency, and CXT 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 a multi-user manufactured restroom building for the Department of Parks and Recreation. The purchasing agreement is between Sourcewell, which is a state of Minnesota local government agency, and CXT Inc. The agreement is valid through October 15, 2025. This agreement will enable the Metropolitan Government to procure a manufactured restroom for Hartman Park.
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.