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A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for Panasonic rugged computer devices and accessories, and Sierra Wireless network equipment for the Nashville Fire 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 Cobb County, a State of Georgia governmental entity, and Insight Public Sector, 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 Cobb County, a State of Georgia governmental entity, and Insight Public Sector, 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 Panasonic rugged computer devices and accessories and Sierra Wireless network equipment for the Nashville Fire Department. The purchase agreement is between Cobb County, which is a State of Georgia governmental entity, and Insight Public Sector, Inc. The anticipated project value is $5,000,000.
According to the Cooperative Request Review form, the pricing in the cooperative purchase agreement leveraged the scale of the Omnia membership and a competitive RFP with 18 offers. It is unlikely that Metro would obtain a better value through a competitive solicitation. The agreement is valid through April 30, 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 Purchase, the anticipated project value is $5,000,000.