File #: RS2022-1829    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/19/2022 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 11/1/2022 Final action: 11/1/2022
Title: A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for firefighting apparatus and fire service vehicles for the department of General Services.
Sponsors: Kevin Rhoten, Jeff Syracuse
Attachments: 1. Purchasing Master Agreement

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A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for firefighting apparatus and fire service 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 governmental agency, and Oshkosh Corporation, 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 governmental agency, and Oshkosh Corporation, 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 firefighting apparatus and fire service vehicles for the Department of General Services. The purchasing agreement is between Sourcewell, a state of Minnesota local government agency, and Oshkosh Corporation. The agreement is valid through February 10, 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.