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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2024-R0007 - Interlocal Agreement, Region 16 Education Service Center - 01/09/2024Resolution No. 2024-R0007 Item No. 6.6 January 9, 2024 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the City Manager of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, an Interlocal Contract by and between the City of Lubbock and Region 16 Education Service Center for cooperative purchasing of goods and services, and related documents. Said Contract is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the Council. Passed by the City Council this January 9, 2024. � TRAY P NE, MAYOR AT` EST: Cou ney Paz, City Secr ry APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: lu Ko lich, Chie ' Officer APPROVED AS TO FORM: elli Leisure, Senior Assistant City Attorney RES.Interlocal Contract-Region 16 ESC coop agreement I 2.15.23 Resolution No. 2024-R0007 �NTERLOCAL AGREEMENT for Participation in the Region 16 ESC Statewide Cooperative Purchasing Program Contracting Parties: Ci .ty of Lubbock .�I. ►i� Region 16 Education Service Center Texas Education Code §8.002 charges regional education service centers to provide services to enable school districts to operate more efficiently and economically. In order to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of purchasing operations, the Region 16 Education Service Center ("ESC 16") and � Citv of Lubbock ithe "Entity"), collectively referred to as "the Parties," enter into this Interlocal Agreement. I. Creation of the Cooperative Purchasing Program ESC 16, by this Agreement, agrees to serve as the sponsoring entity of a cooperative purchasing program (the "Program") in conjunction with the above-named Entity and any other entity lega(ly entitled to enter into the Program, which executes a similar agreement. The purpose of the Program shall be to obtain substantial savings for participating school districts and other governmental entities through executions of economies of scale and through seeking vendors on a regional, state, and nationwide basis. II. Authority Authority for the services provided under this Interlocal Agreement is granted under Government Code, Chapter 791, Subchapters A, B, and C; and Loca( Government Code, Chapter 271, Subchapter F, §§ 271.1O1 and 271.102. III. Termination This Interlocal Agreement (hereinafter the "Agreement") is effective upon final execution by ESC 16 and shall automatically renew annually 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 terminated for cause at anytime upon written notice stating the reason for the termination and the effective date of such termination; however, the terminating party agrees to give the #484411 Page I of4 affected party a thirty (30) day period to cure any identi�ed breach. The terminating party further agrees to make any required payment to a vendor incurred during the time the party was a member of the Program. IV. Duties and Roles A. Role of the ESC 16 as Program Sponsor: (1) Provide for the organizational and administrative structure of the Program as Program Sponsor, by either using internal assets or through contracting with a third party to provide such matters. (2) Provide staff time necessary for effcient operation of the Program. (3) Provide for the initiation and implementation of activities related to the bidding and vendors selection process. (4) Provide members with procedures for ordering, delivery, and billing of goods and services available through the Program. B. Role of the Entity: (1) Commit to participate in the Program by taking all action necessary to authorize the execution of this agreement in the appropriate space below. (2) Designate a contact person for the Program who will act under the direction of and on behalf of the Entity. (3) Commit to purchase products and services that become part of the official products and services list when it is in the best interest of the member Entity. (4) Prepare purchase orders issued to the appropriate vendor from the official award list provided by the Program. (5) Accept shipments of products ordered from vendors in accordance with standard purchasing procedures. (6) Pay vendors in a timely manner for all goods and services received. (7) Pursue any disputes regarding the quality or quantity of a vendor's goods and/or services directly with that vendor. V. General Provisions A. The Parties agree to comply fully with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations in connection with the Program contemplated under this Agreement. This Agreement is subject to all applicable present and future valid laws governing such Program. B. This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State of Texas and the Parties agree that venue shall be in the county in which the central administrative offices of ESC 16 are located. #48441 I Page 2 of 4 C. 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. D. 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 shal( remain in full force and effect. E. 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. F. The Parties agree that payments made through this Agreement fairly compensate the performing party for any services or functions performed. G. 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. H. Nothing contained in this agreement prohibits a Party from either creating other purchasing cooperatives or participating as a member of other purchasing cooperatives. I. 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 or e-mail and the terms and conditions agreed to by such means are binding upon the Parties. VI. Authorization ESC 16 and the Entity have entered into this Agreement to provide cooperative purchasing opportunities to public schools and other governmental entities and the governing boards of such entities delegate to the superintendent or chief executive officer of the Entity the discretion to determine that making purchases through the program provides the best value to the Entity. This Agreement was approved by the governing boards of the respective Parties at meetings that were posted and held in accordance with state law, including Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, commonly known as the Texas Open Meetings Act. VII. Non-Discrimination Clause It is the policy of ESC 16 and the Entity not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, 1l48441 I Page 3 of 4 religion, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The individuals signing below are authorized to do so by the respective parties to this Agreement. City of Lubbock By: Tray yne Mayor ESC 16 By: Authorized Signature CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Title Date ATTEST: Courtney Paz City Secretary 1314 Avenue K Lubbock, Texas 79401 806-775-3000 tpayne@mylubbock.us APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: D. os ich, Chief Financial Officer A PROVED S TO FORM: �. elli Leisure, Senior Assistant City Attorney Date ANDREW PICKENS ESC 16 Contact Person DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING Title of Contact 5800 BELL STREET Street Address AMARILLO, TX 79109 City, State Zip 806-677-5040 Contact's Telephone Number a n d rew. picken s(a�es c 16. n et E-mail Address Please send two signed original Interlocal Agreements to Region 16 ESC, Attn: Andrew Pickens, Director of Purchasing, 5800 Bell Street, Amarillo, TX 79109-6230. Upon execution, a signed original will be returned to the Entity Contact Person listed above. #484411 Page 4 of 4