File #: RS2023-2339   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/17/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/1/2023 Final action: 8/1/2023
Title: A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for the purchase of special purpose firefighting apparatus vehicles for the Department of General Services.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Tonya Hancock, Ginny Welsch
Attachments: 1. Purchasing Master Agreement Exhibit
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A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for the purchase of special purpose firefighting apparatus vehicles 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 local government agency, and Rosenbauer America, 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 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 government agency, and Rosenbauer America, 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 the purchase of special purpose firefighting apparatus vehicles for the Department of General Services. The purchasing agreement is between Sourcewell, which is a State of Minnesota local government agency, and Rosenbauer America. The agreement is valid through February 10, 2026.

T.C.A. ? 12-3-1205(b) authorizes local governments to participate in cooperative purchas...

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