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MASTER INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT
This Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between certain government
agencies that execute a Lead Public Agency Certificate (collectively, “Lead Public Agencies”) to be appended and made a
part hereof and other government agencies (“Participating Public Agencies”) that agree to the terms and conditions hereof
through the U.S. Communities registration process and made a part hereof.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, after a competitive solicitation and selection process by Lead Public Agencies, in compliance with their own
policies, procedures, rules and regulations, a number of suppliers (each, a “Contract Supplier”) have entered into Master
Agreements with Lead Public Agencies to provide a variety of goods, products and services based on national and
international volumes (herein “Products and Services”);
WHEREAS, Master Agreements are made available by Lead Public Agencies through U.S. Communities and provide that
Participating Public Agencies may purchase Products and Services on the same terms, conditions and pricing as the Lead
Public Agency, subject to any applicable local purchasing ordinances and the laws of the State of purchase;
WHEREAS, the parties desire to comply with the requirements and formalities of any intergovernmental cooperative act, if
applicable, to the laws of the State of purchase;
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to conserve resources and reduce procurement cost;
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of the procurement of necessary
Products and Services;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained in this Agreement, and of the mutual benefits to result,
the parties agree as follows:
1. That each party will facilitate the cooperative procurement of Products and Services.
2. That the procurement of Products and Services subject to this Agreement shall be conducted in accordance with and subject
to the relevant statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations that govern each party’s procurement practices.
3. That the cooperative use of solicitations obtained by a party to this Agreement shall be in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the solicitation, except as modification of those terms and conditions is otherwise allowed or required by
applicable law.
4. That the Lead Public Agencies will make available, upon reasonable request and subject to convenience, information which
may assist in improving the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of Participating Public Agencies’ procurement of
Products and Services
5. That the Participating Public Agency will make timely payments to the Contract Supplier for Products and Services received
in accordance with the terms and conditions of the procurement. Payment, inspections and acceptance of Products and
Services ordered by the Participating Public Agency shall be the exclusive obligation of such Participating Public Agency.
Disputes between the Participating Public Agency and Contract Supplier are to be resolved in accordance with the
applicable laws and venue rules of the State of purchase.
6. The Participating Public Agency shall not use this Agreement as a method for obtaining additional concessions or reduced
prices for similar products or services.
7. The Participating Public Agency is solely responsible for ordering, accepting, and paying and any other action, inaction or
decision regarding the Products and Services obtained under this Agreement. A Lead Public Agency shall not be liable in
any fashion for any violation by a Participating Public Agency, and the Participating Public Agency shall be responsible for
its own conduct to the extent permitted by law.
8. The exercise of any rights or remedies by the Participating Public Agency shall be the exclusive obligation of such
Participating Public Agency.
9. This Agreement shall remain in effect until termination by a party giving thirty (30) days prior written notice to U.S.
Communities at 2999 Oak Road, Suite 710, Walnut Creek, CA 94597.
10. This Agreement shall become effective after execution of the Lead Public Agency Certificate or
Participating Public Agency registration, as applicable.
MICPA Version 08.01.18
LEAD PUBLIC AGENCY CERTIFICATE
I hereby acknowledge, on behalf of I'qiiff&x CftUtyfy lfft(the "Lead Public Agency") that I have read and
agree to the general terms and conditions set forth in the enclosed Master Intergovernmental Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement, (MICPA) regulating the use of the Master Agreements and purchase of Products
that from time to time are made available by Lead Public Agency to Participating Public Agencies
nationwide through U.S. Communities. Copies of Master Agreements and any amendments thereto made
available by Lead Public Agency will be provided to Suppliers and U.S. Communities to facilitate use by
Participating Public Agencies.
I understand that the purchase of one or more Products under the provisions of the MICPA is at the sole
and complete discretion of the Participating Public Agency.
Authorized Signature, Lead Public Agency
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MICPA Version 8.1.15
Lead Public Agency Certificate
LEAD AGENCY CERTIF'ICATE
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lntergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, (MICPA) regulating the use of the Master
Agreements and purchase of Products that from time to time are made available by Lead Public
Agency to Participating Public Agencies nationwide through U.S. Communities. Copies of Master
Agreements and any amendments thereto made available by Lead Public Agency will be
provided to Suppliers and U.S. Communities to facilitate use by Participating Public Agencies.
I understand that the purchase of one or more Products under the provisions of the MICPA is at
the sole and complete discretion of the Participating Public Agency.
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Lead Public Agency Certificate
LEAD PUBLIC AGENCY CERTIFICATE
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read and agree to the general terms and conditions set forth in the enclosed Master
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, (MICPA) regulating the use of the Master
Agreements and purchase of Products that from time to time are made available by Lead Public
Agency to Participating Public Agencies nationwide through U.S. Communities. Copies of Master
Agreements and any amendments thereto made available by Lead Public Agency will be
provided to Suppliers and U.S. Communities to facilitate use by Participating Public Agencies.
I understand that the purchase of one or more Products under the provisions of the MICPA is at
the sole and complete discretion of the Participating Public Agency.
Authorized Signature, Lead Public Agency
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MICPA Version 8.1.15
Lead Public Agency Certificate
LEAD PUBLIC AGENCY CERTIFICATE
I hereby acknowledge, on behalf of Washington County Public Schools (the "Lead Public
Agency") that I have read and agree to the general terms and conditions set forth in the enclosed
Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (MICPA) regulating the use of the
Master Agreements and purchase of Products that from time to time are made available by Lead
Public Agency to Participating Public Agencies nationwide through U.S. Communities. Copies of
Master Agreements and any amendments thereto made available by Lead Public Agency will be
provided to Suppliers and U.S. Communities to facilitate use by Participating Public Agencies.
I understand that the purchase of one or more Products under the provisions of the MICPA is at
the sole and complete discretion of the Participating Public Agency. tit ��.iJilw
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