ART - Cooperative Procurement 2013

The document is an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between two political subdivisions of the State of Washington, referred to as "the parties". The agreement allows both parties to cooperate in purchasing supplies, materials, equipment, and services through public bids and contracts. Each party agrees to extend the right to purchase to the other party, as permitted by law and agreed upon with the bidder, contractor, vendor, supplier, or service provider. Both parties are responsible for complying with applicable laws and regulations governing their own purchases. They will contract directly with the suppliers and pay for their own purchases according to their own payment procedures. Each party will indemnify and hold the other party harmless from any claims arising from their participation in the agreement. The agreement does not create any obligation for either party to purchase specific goods or services, nor does it create any assurance, warranty, or other obligation between the parties. The agreement does not create a separate legal or administrative entity, and no obligations are created between the parties or between the parties and any applicable bidder or contractor, except as stated in the agreement. The representatives of the entities involved will carry out the terms of the agreement. The agreement will remain in force until canceled by either party upon receipt of written notice of cancellation from the other party. The document includes spaces for approval, attestation, and notarization.