HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 11-04 TIPS Purchasing Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 11-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT FOR A PURCHASING COOPERATIVE BETWEEN THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS AND OTHER PARTICIPATING LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING
GOODS AND SERVICES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code ("Interlocal Cooperation Act") ,
authorizes local government entities to enter into interlocal contracts for governmental purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Government Code 791.006 specifically authorizes interlocal
agreements for the purchase of goods and services; and
WHEREAS, upon full review and consideration of the Interlocal Agreement, the City
Council is of the opinion and finds that the terms and conditions of said Agreement should be
approved, and that the Mayor is authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of
University Park, Texas;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The Interlocal Agreement to participate in a purchasing cooperative,
sponsored by Region VIII Education Service Center and known as "The Interlocal Purchasing
System" ("TIPS"), attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference, having
been reviewed by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, and found to be
acceptable and in the best interest of the City and its citizens, is hereby in all things approved,
and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of University
Park, Texas.
SECTION 2. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute any other
documents or take any other administrative steps necessary to give effect to this Resolution.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage, and
it is accordingly so resolved.
DUL Y RESOLVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council ofthe City of University Park,
Texas, this the 19th day of July 2011.
APPROVED ~.T@i~
CITY ATTORNEY
(rld/6-27-11148950)
APPROVED:
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W. RICHARD DAVIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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LI S CT , CITY SECRETARY
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Region VIII Education Service Center
TEXAS PUBLIC AGENCY
(School, College, University, State, City or County Office)
CAT'i OF UNIJE:RSrT'( PARK-
TEXAS SCHOOL ENTITY OR PUBLIC AGENCY Control Number (TIPS will Assign)
Schools enter County-District Number
Region VIII Education Service Center
Mt. Pleasant, Texas
225 - 950
County-District Number
Texas Education Code ~8.002 permits regional education service centers, at the direction of the
Commissioner of Education, to provide services to assist school districts, colleges and universities
in improving student performance and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of school, college
and university operations. Authority for such services is granted under Texas Government Code ~~
791.001 et seq as amended. Cooperative Purchasing Services are extended to all Texas State,
City and County Government Agencies.
This Interlocal Agreement (hereinafter the "Agreement") is effective and
shall be automatically renewed unless either party gives sixty (60) days prior written notice of non-
renewal. This Agreement may be terminated without cause by either party upon (60) days prior
written notice, or may also be determined for cause at anytime upon written notice stating the
reason for and effective date of such terminations and after giving the affected party a thirty (30)
day period to cure any breach.
Statement of Services to be Performed:
Region VIII Education Service Center, by this Agreement, agrees to provide cooperative purchasing
services to the above-named public agency through a Program known as the The Interlocal
Purchasing System (TIPS/TAPS) Program.
The purpose of the TIPS/TAPS Program shall be to obtain substantial savings for participating
school entities or public agencies through cooperative purchasing.
Role of the TIPS/TAPS Purchasing Cooperative:
1. Provide for the organizational and administrative structure of the program.
2. Provide staff necessary for efficient operation of the program.
3. Provide marketing of the program to expand membership, number of vendor awarded
contracts and commodity categories.
4. Initiate and implement activities required for competitive bidding and vendor award process
including posting, advertising, collecting proposals, scoring proposals, and award of contracts.
5. Provide members with procedures for ordering, delivery, and billing.
6. Maintain filing system for all bidding procedure requirements.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, continued
Role of the Public Agency:
1. Commitment to participate in the program by an authorized signature on membership forms.
2. Designation of Primary Contact and Technology Contact for agency.
3. Commitment to purchase products and services from TIPSITAPS Vendors when in the best
interest of the agency.
4. Prepare purchase orders issued to TIPS/TAPS Awarded Vendor and FAX to TIPS/TAPS.
5. Accept shipments of products ordered from Awarded Vendors in accordance with standard
purchasing procedures.
6. Pay Awarded Vendors in a timely manner for all goods and services received.
General Provisions:
The Parties agree to comply fully with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances,
rules, and regulations in connection with the programs contemplated under this Agreement. This
Agreement is subject to all applicable present and future valid laws governing such programs.
This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State of Texas and venue shall be in the county
in which the administrative offices of RESC VIII are located which is Titus County, Texas.
This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties hereto with respect to the matters
covered by its terms, and it may not be modified in any manner without the express written consent
of the Parties.
If any term(s) or provision(s) of this Agreement are held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect
The Parties to this Agreement expressly acknowledge and agree that all monies paid pursuant to
this Agreement shall be paid from budgeted available funds for the current fiscal year of each such
entity.
Before any party may resort to litigation, any claims, disputes or other matters in question between
the Parties to this Agreement shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation
No Party to this Agreement waives or relinquishes any immunity or defense on behalf of
themselves, their directors, officers, employees, and agents as a result of its execution of this
Agreement and performance of the functions and obligations described herein.
This Agreement may be negotiated and transmitted between the Parties by means of a facsimile
machine and the terms and conditions agreed to are binding upon the Parties.
Authorization:
Region VIII Education Service Center and The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS/TAPS) Program
have entered into an Agreement to provide cooperative purchasing opportunities to public agencies.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, continued
This Agreement was approved by the governing boards of the respective parties at meetings that
were posted and held in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code
ch. 551.
The individuals signing below are authorized to do so by the respective parties to this Agreement.
Region VIII Education Service Center
By:
Authorized Signature
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Title: Executive Director Region VIII ESC
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Date
Date
Public Agency Contact Information
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Primary Purchasing Person Name
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Street Address
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City, State Zip
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Telephone Number
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Fax Num er
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Primary Person Email Address
Technology Person Name
Technology Person Email Address
Please send two signed original Interlocal Agreements and one copy of Board Resolution (if required) to
TIPS/TAPS, Attn: Kim Thompson, C/O Region VIII Education Service Center, PO Box 1894, Mt. Pleasant, Texas
75456-1894. Upon execution, a signed original will be returned to the Purchasing Contact listed above.