Item 4DCity of Southlake, Texas
MEMORANDUM
May 27, 2009
TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
FROM: Sharen Jackson, Finance Director
Tim Slifka, Purchasing Manager
SUBJECT: Authorize interlocal purchasing agreements with the Cities of Cedar Hill,
Garland, Desoto, Irving, Rockwall, Corinth and Coppell; with the Counties
of Collin, Rockwall and 'Hood; and the Salado Public Library. Authorize
cooperative purchasing agreements with the National IPA, The Cooperative
Purchasing Network (TCPN) and the National Joint Powers Alliance.(NJPA).
Action Requested: Approval of multiple interlocal and cooperative purchasing agreements.
Background
Information: The Finance department continually researches ways of lowering costs
for City required goods and services. One area we have identified as
having a dramatically effect in reducing our overall purchasing costs for
goods and services is our interlocal and cooperative purchasing
agreements. Interlocal purchasing agreements allow us to "piggyback" on
other City's purchasing contracts for goods and services. Cooperative
purchasing agreements allow us to become part of a much larger
purchasing group to substantially increase our purchasing power for
goods and services.
Financial
Considerations: There is no cost to sign interlocal agreements with other City's or these
Cooperative Purchasing Agreements.
Strategic Link: Providing purchasing options links to multiple areas of the City's Strategy
Map including: B1 - Implement and share best practices across all
departments. B2 - Collaborate with select partners to implement service
solutions. B3 - Pursue innovative service delivery options. B4 - Provide
high quality customer service. L5 - Actively promote opportunities for
partnerships and volunteer involvement (individual and group).
Citizen Input[
Board Review: None
Legal Review: Review completed by TOASE the City's Attorney.
Alternatives: Approve or deny the resolution.
Supporting
Documents: Interlocal and cooperative purchasing agreements.
Staff
Recommendation: City Council approval of all interlocal and cooperative purchasing
agreements. This will allow additional options for City staff to receive the
best value for the dollars they are required to spend on goods and
services.
Cedar Hill & City of Southlake
Cooperative Purchasing Interlocal Agreement
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING 1NTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This Cooperative Purchasing Interlocal Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of
the data written below between the City of Southlake, Texas ("Southlake") and the City of Cedar
Hill, Texas ("Cedar Hill").
WHEREAS, both City of SouthIake and City of Cedar Hill have each determined a need for a
..cooperative agreement to purchase goods and services to avoid a duplicate procurement efforts
and. obtain the benefits of volume purchasing; and
WHEREAS, City of Southlake and the City of Cedar Hill are authorized by Section 271.102 of
the Local Government Code to pursue mutually beneficial and cooperative purchasing programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual obligations and benefits contained
herein, City of Southlake and City of Cedar Hill agree as follows:
SECTION 1. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide City of Southlake and City of Cedar
Hill with additional purchasing options by satisfying the provisions of Section 271.102 of the
Local Government Code.
SECTION 2. The parties agree that each of the parties shall respectively designate a person to
act under the direction of, and on behalf of, the designating party (the "Designated
Representative").
SECTION 3. At the request of the other party, a party that enters into a contract with a vendor
for goods or services (the "First Purchasing Party") shall attempt to obtain the vendor's
agreement to offer those goods and services to the other party (the "Second Purchasing Party")
for the same price and on the same terms and conditions as have been offered to the First
Purchasing Party. If the vendor so agrees, and if the Second Purchasing Party is agreeable to
such terms and conditions, the Second Purchasing Party may enter into its own separate contract
with the vendor for the purchase of such goods or services.
SECTION 4. Unless otherwise agreed between the Designated Representatives, payments for a
purchase made by the Second Purchasing Party shall be paid directly to the vendor and not to the
First Purchasing Party. The Second Purchasing Party shall have the responsibility of determining
whether the vendor has complied with any provisions in its contract with the vendor, including
but not limited to those relating to the quality of items and terms of delivery, and shall be
responsible for enforcement of its contract against the vendor, including all cost of enforcement.
SECTION 5. This agreement will be subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations.
SECTION 6. This agreement may be terminated by either party, without cause or penalty, upon
not less than thirty days written notice to the other party.
Cedar Hill & City of Southlake
Cooperative Purchasing Interlocal Agreement
SECTION The parties acknowledge that each party and, if it so chooses, its counsel have
reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that
and ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party must not be employed in the
interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto.
SECTION S. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of
any provision of this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant
County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas - Fort Worth
Division. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
SECTION 9. If any term or provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or
unenforceable, the legality, validity or enforceability of the remaining terms or provisions of this
Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and in lieu of each such illegal, invalid or
unenforceable term or provision, the parties shall endeavor to agree to a legal, valid or
enforceable term or provision as similar as possible to the term or provision declared illegal,
invalid or unenforceable.
SECTION 10. Execution of this agreement does not obligate City of Southlake or City of Cedar
Hill to make any purchase, to pay any membership fee or to otherwise or in any manner incur
any.cost or obligation.
SECTION 11. This agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
SECTION 12. The undersigned officers and/or agents are properly authorized to execute this
agreement on behalf of the parties hereto and each hereby certifies to the other that any necessary
actions extending such authority have been duly passed and are now in full force and effect.
SECTION 13. All notices, requests, demands and other communications which are required or
permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been
duly given upon the delivery or receipt thereof, as the case may be, if delivered personally or
sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the respective
city representative set out below, or his/her designee.
Cedar Hill & City of Southlake
Cooperative Purchasing Interlocal Agreement
EXECUTED this day of
, 2009.
CITY OF CEDAR HILL
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
285 Uptown Blvd
1400 Main Street
Building 100
Suite 440
Cedar Hill, Texas, 75104
Southlake, Texas 76092
City Managers Office:
City Managers Office:
Alan Sims
Jim Blagg
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
DATE
DATE
City Secretary's Office:
City Secretary's Office:
Lyn Hill
Lori Payne
City Secretary
City Secretary
DATE
DATE
Approved as to Form and Legality
City Attorney's Office:
Ron MacFarlane
City Attorney's Office:
Wade Adkins
COOPERATIVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This agreement made and entered into this day of , 2009, by and
between City of Southlake (hereinafter called "THIS GOVERNING BODY") and other
governmental entities as defined under § 791.003. of Texas Governmental Code, Interlocal
Cooperation Contracts, (hereinafter called "COOP ENTITY") each acting by and through its
- - duly authorized officials:
WHEREAS, THIS GOVERNING BODY and COOP ENTITY are both governmental entities
engaged in the purchase of goods and services, which is a recognized governmental function;
WHEREAS, THIS GOVERNING BODY and COOP ENTITY wish to enter .into an Interlocal
Agreement pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code (hereinafter "Interlocal
Cooperation Act") to set forth the terms and conditions upon which THIS GOVERNING BODY
and COOP ENTITY may purchase various goods and services commonly utilized by each
entity;
WHEREAS, participation in an interlocal agreement will be highly beneficial to the taxpayers of
THIS GOVERNING BODY and COOP ENTITY through the anticipated savings to ,be realized
and is of mutual concern to the contracting parties;
WHEREAS, THIS GOVERNING BODY and COOP ENTITY have current funds available to
satisfy any fees owed pursuant to this Agreem ent.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises, covenants and
obligations as set forth herein; THIS GOVERNING BODY and COOP ENTITY agree as follows:
1. THIS GOVERNING BODY and COOP ENTITY may cooperate in :the . purchase of
various goods and services commonly utilized by the participants, where available and
applicable, and may purchase goods and services from vendors under present and future
contracts;
2. THIS GOVERNING BODY and COOP ENTITY shall each be individually responsible for
payments directly to the vendor and for the vendor's compliance with all conditions of delivery
and quality of purchased items under such contracts. THIS GOVERNING BODY and COOP
ENTITY shall each make their respective payments from current revenues available to the
paying party;
The Agreement shall be in full force and effect until terminated by either party;
4. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, participation in this Agreement may be
terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice to another participating entity;
5. The undersigned officer and/or agents of the party(ies) hereto are duly authorized
officials and possess the requisite authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the parties
hereto;
6. This Agreement may be executed separately by the participating entities, each of which
shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
EXECUTED hereto on the day and year first above written,
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
BY:
TITLE:
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092
NATIQNALI PA
NATIONAL ]EPA MASTER INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, after a competitive bidding and selection process by Principal Procurement Agencies, a number of Suppliers
have entered into Master Agreements to provide a variety of goods, products and services based on national volumes (herein
"Products");
WHEREAS, Master Agreements are made available by Principal Procurement Agencies through National IPA and provide
that Participating Public Agencies may purchase Products on the same terms, conditions and pricing as the Principal Procurement
Agency, subject to any applicable local purchasing ordinances and the laws of the State of purchase;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contaiued in this agreement, and of the mutual benefits to
result, the parties agree as follows.
1. That the procurement of Products 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.
2. That the cooperative use of bids obtained by a party to this agreement shall be in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the bid, except as modification of those terms and conditions is otherwise allowed or required by
applicable law. .
3. That the Principal Procurement Agencies will make available, upon reasonable request and subject to convenience,
information which may assist in improving the procurement of products by the Participating Public Agencies.
4. That a procuring party will make timely payments to the Supplier for Products received in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the procurement. Payment for Products and inspections and acceptance of Products ordered by the
procuring party shall be the exclusive obligation of such procuring party. Disputes between procuring party and
Supplier are to be resolved in accord with the law and venue rules of the State of purchase.
5. The procuring party shall not use this agreement as a method for obtaining additional concessions or reduced prices
for similar products or services.
b. The procuring party shall be responsible for the ordering of Products under this agreement. A non-procuring party
shall-not...beliable-in .any.fashion.for..any...violation-by-a- procuring-party, .and. the--procuring..p arty_shall.hold_non------------------------
proeuring party harmless from any liability that may arise from action or inaction of the procuring party,
This agreement shall remain in effect until termination by a party giving 30 days written notice to the other party.
I understand that use of the National CPA Master Agreements are at the complete discretion of the Participating
Public Agency
This agreement shall take effect after execution of this document and the registration of the Participating Public Agency.
Signature Participating Public Agency
Title
Date:
National IPA
SUCCESSSTORY:
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partnejohip we have depeloped with NadonalIPA. It
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on a national scale, while remaining focused on local and
regional efforts. NationlrlIPA h as proven to be rm
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MARCHETAGILLESPIE, CPPS, CPM
DEPUTY DIRECTOR of PRO❑UREMENT, TUCSON
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larger volume discounts from suppliers.
This is an optional use program with no
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All toaster agreements are publicly solicited, awarded
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Timothy Slifka
From: National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA) [info@nationalipa,org]
Sent. Friday, April 17, 2009 10,38 AM
To: Timothy Slifka
Subject: Sent on behalf of the City of Fort Worth, TX Motor Fuels and Aviation Fuels RFP
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Red
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MOTOR FUELS AND AVIATION FUELS RFP RELEASED!
As you are aware, the City of Fort Worth. and National IPA have
partnered to release a national RFP for motor fuels and aviation fuels.
Many of you have agreed to have your agency included in the RFP as a
named participant, The RFP (No. 09-0012) has been released and is
available for your review at www.nationalipa,orgLiuelrfp.
Please review the RFP document and provide any comments, feedback
or questions-you-may-have-t0-Ward -Brownj 000;-National IPA orJack
Dale, Purchasing Manager for City of Forth Worth by Friday, May 1.
Also, we would like to request that you forward a link to the RFP to
your current fuel supplier(s) in order for them to have the opportunity
to participate in the RFP.
We were able to accumulate over 100 million gallons in aggregated
annual volume for the RFP, which should provide a high degree of
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If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ward Brown at
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time and resource savings, to participating agencies. .
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Region 4 Education Service Center
Contracting Parties
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
School District or Public Entity County-District Number
Region 4 Education Service Center 101 950
County-District Number
This 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 with or
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 and effective date of such terminations and after giving
the affected patty a thirty (30) day period to cure any breach.
Statement of Services to be Performed;
Authority for such services is granted under Government Code, Title Chapter 791 lnterlocal
Cooperation Contracts, Subchapter B and Subchapter C, and Local Government Code, Title 8, Chapter
271, Subchapter F, Section 271.101 and Section 271.102. The purpose of this cooperative is to obtain
substantial savings for member school districts and public entities through volume purchasing.
Role of the Purchasing Cooperative
1. Provide for the organizational and administrative structure of the program.
2. Provide staff time necessary for efficient operation of the program.
3. Receive quantity requests from entities and prepare appropriate tally of quantities.
4. Initiate and implement activities related to the bidding and vendors selection process.
5. Provide members with procedures for ordering, delivery, and billing.
Role of the Member School District or Public Entity:
1. Commitment to participate in the program as indicated by an authorized signature in the
appropriate space below.
2. Designate a contact person for the cooperative.
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 Purchasing Cooperative.
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.
Revised 03/09 (QP134-MEM1 Rev. 1)
Authorization:
Region 4 Education Service Center and The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) executed a
contract to provide cooperative purchasing opportunities to school districts and public entities.
Please send a signed Interlocal Agreement to Region 4 ESC, Attn: TCPN, 7145 W. Tidwell, Houston, TX
77492-2496.
School District or Public Entity
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Title
Date
TIM SLIFKA
Contact Person
PURCHASING MANAGER
Title of Contact
1400 MAIN STREET SUITE 440
Region 4 Education Service Center
By
Authorized Signature
Deputy Director. Financial Services/CFO -
Title
Date
Jason Wickel - Director-TCPN
Contact Person
(713)-744-6356
Telephone Number
iwickel 0 1epn.org
Street Address E-mail Addres s
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS 76092
City, State zip
517-748-5312
Contact's Telephone Number
tshfka@i.southlake.tx.us
E-mail Address
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JP~1
Participating Membership Agreement
This Agreement, made and entered into this day of 200, by and between
National Joint Powers Alliance® hereafter referred to as NJPA and
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE , hereafter referred to as the "Applicant,"
Witnesseth;
That for a good and valuable consideration of the premises, mutual terms, covenants, provisions, and
conditions hereafter set forth, it is agreed by and between the parties as follows:
Whereas, the NJPA is created by Minnesota Statute 123A.21 (with membership further defined in
M.S.471.59) to serve cities, counties, towns, public or private schools, political subdivisions of
Minnesota or another state, another state, any agency of the State of Minnesota or the United States
including instrumentalities of a governmental unit and all non-profits; and.
Whereas, NJPA's purpose as defined in M.S. 123A.21 is to assist in meeting specific needs of clients
which could be better provided by NJ PA than by the members themselves; and
Whereas, the NJPA Board of Directors has established the ability for an "Applicant" desiring to
participate in NJPA contracts and procurement programs to become a Participating Member; and
Whereas, the NJPA Board of Directors has determined that Participating Members will have no
financial or organizational liability to NJPA or to it's organizational activities;
Now Therefore, it is hereby stipulated and agreed that "Applicant" Agency desires to be a Participating
Member of NJPA with contract purchasing benefits, and that NJPA hereby grants said Membership to
said "Applicant".
Term:
Thisconfnuing agreement shall remain in force or until either party elects to dissolve the-Agreement by
written notice.
THEREFORE, IN WITNESS THEREOF, The parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and
year above written.
Member Name National Joint Powers Alliance®
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE 200 1st Street NE, Suite 1
Staples, MN 56479
By:
By:
Authorized signature Authorized Signature
Title
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Title
Participating Member Information
Applicant Name *CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
Applicant Address * 1400 MAIN STREET SUITE 440
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS 76092
Applicant Federal ID Number _ 5-1251142
Contact Person Name * TIM SLIFKA
Applicant Organization Type (Please Check One)
❑ K-12
Government or Municipality
❑ Higher Education
❑ Non-Profit
Title x PURCHASING MANAGER
]Email* tSIifka@ci.southlake.tx.us
Phone * 817-748-8312
Fax 817-748-8048
Web-Site Www.ei.SOuthlake.tx.uS . .
I was referred by:
❑ AASA or AASA Sate Affiliate
❑ Advertisement
❑ Another Member
❑ Vendor Representative
❑ Trade Show
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Letter Re: MN Contract i.aw
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OVERVIEW
state Joint Powers Statutes generally allow for one government agency to purchase from contracts
competitively solicited by another government agency-. This, of eeursc, would require the consent of all
patties, including the supplier. NJPA contracts are established to meet both the competitive solicitation and
consent requirements. This allows our members to increase eificienay, reduce administrative expeltses as
well as purchase of supplies, materials, equipment or services without duplicating the competitive bidding
requirements necessary for a governmental agency puurchasing.. The term "Governmental Unit" us used
hom usually includes every city, county, town, school district, or other political subdivision of this or
unother state, the state university, any agency of the state or ofthe United States, and any inslt'umentelity of
u governmental unit. In son're stutcs, this power is not passed on to specific municipal agencies, Joint
Powers Agnerrrents are also known an Membership Agreements, Participation Agreements and sometimes
intergovernmental nr Interlocnl Agreements.
All NJPA bid contracts have been competitively solicited, reviewed and awarded by the NJPA Board of
Directors in acenrdanee with Minnesota public purchasing rQlts and regulutions underthe Mulvclpal
Contracting I.aws M,S. 471. Each solicitation and Invitation for Aid (IFB) contains language which
includes all qualified customers Irk all 50 states, The lFB advises all IF13 responders thatthe re:spansc must
apply to al'i qualified custntners in all 50 states and in some oases the provinces and territories afC Euiada
All IFB respondents understtznd that these contracts shall he used by niember gpverninehtttl; educational
and non-profit agencies throughout the United States. This consideration is based on the Minnewto "Joint
`.xcreise of Powers Authority" Te'I.S. 47L5 e which is similar to Joint Powers Stotules inmost states, This
mint Powers Authority allows for participation underNJPA!s qualifying criteria and guidelines. Although
each governmental agency may have different policies and purchasing procedures to follow, applying our
competitive solicitntion meets the requirements of most states.
NJPA ENABLING LEGISLATION
Minnesota Statute 471.346, Municipal Contracting Law
Make special nnte of Suhd. 1 which defines "Municipality" to include school districts and all governmental
agencies.
M.S. 471.343 Subd.1: Municipality Defined
For purposes of this accUon, "Inunieipulity" means a county, town, city, school district or
other municipal corporation or political subdivision of the state authorized by law to enter
into contracts.
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• M.S. 479.345 Subd. 15; Cooperative Purchasing.
Our national association, the "National Joint Powers A.llianeekV (NJP.A), takes its name
from this statute. A municipality may contract for the purchase of supplies, materials, or
equipment without regard to the competitive bidding requirements of this section if the
purchase is through a national municipal association's purchasing alliance or cooperative
created by a joint powers agreement that purchases items from more than one source on the
basis of competitive bids or competitive quotations.
Minnesota Statute 471.59; Joint Exercise of Powers
Make note of Subd. 1 which defines the ability of two governmemtal agencies to enter into an agreement to
contract in comntatt through the action of cinch of the governing bodies. 5nbd.10 expands on the ability to
enter into couperative agreements.
% M.S. 471.59 Subd. 1: Agreement
Two or more governnienlaJ units, by agreement entered into through action of their
governing bodies, may jointly or cooperatively exercise any power common to the
Contracting partiev or any SWtar powers, including those which are the some except for the
territorial limits within which they may be exercised. The agreement may provide for the
exercise of such powers by one or more of the participating governmental units on behalf of
the other participating units. The teen "governmental unit" as uscxl in this section includes
every city, county, town, scbeol district, other pDlitieal Suhdivisiun of this nr another state,
another state, the University of Minnesota, and any agency of-the state of Minnesota. or the
United States, and includes any instrumentality of a gov et'nnlental unit. For the purpose of
this sectim-4 an instrumentality of a governmental unit means an instntmBntality having
independent policy maldng and appropriating authority.
M.S. 471,59 Subd. 10: Services Performed by Governmental Units; Commonality of Powers.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Subd. 1 rLquiring commonality ofpowers between parties
to any agreement, the governing body of any governmental unit as defined in Subdivision
lmay enter into agreements with any other govermental unit to perform on behalf of that
>,unt any service or {irnu-[ion which the governmental unit providing the service or funetiou is
authorized to provide :fur itself.
The "JointExerelse of Powers" Agreement.
This is the agreement that NJPA offers other cooperating agencies to enter into. The Joint Ea:eruise of
Yowcm Agre;cmcnt with N3PA provides access to NJPA and its contracts. This allows NJPA to access the
member participating agencies' contracts as rvell. The Joint Powers Agreement may not he accessary if the
participathtg agencies' state law allows for state. to state "Piggy Bacldng': on legal state contracts. All
....NdPA Contracts lire legal. state. wntracts ns NJl'A opemtcs Linder Minnesota legislative authority to piuvide:
cooperative purchasing services to participating m embers. The Joint Exercise of Powers offary a legal link
bctrvccn NJPA and its member agencies its contracts are accessed. NJPA bids and awards contracts in ful l
cumpliancc with Minnesota Municipal Contracting Law, M.S. 471.345.
Minnesota Statute i23A.21: Service Cooperatives
Tbis is the statute under which our cooperative tuns minted. Oar previous non;e was the North Central
Service Cooperative (NCSC) and we are now doing business as the National Joint Powers AllianceaD
(NJPA).
M.S. i23A.21 Subd. 2: Purpose
According to this statute, the purpose of e. service cooperative is to "assist in meeting
specific needs of clients." The powers cyC the hoard of directors of a service cooperative are
written very broadly to grant extensive authority.
• M.S.123A.21 SUM. 5: Authority
This statute states "'The board of directors shall have authority to maintain and operate a
service cooperative."
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W& 123A.21 Subd, 5(g) states "The service c❑operative beard of directors may
enter into contracts with other public and private agencies and institutions to
provide administrative staff stnd other personnel as necessary to famish and
support the agreed upon programs and services."
M,SA23A,21 Subd• 7 (23), specifically calls for the board to support programs
and services that support cooperative purchasing.
M.S.123A.21 Subd. 3: Membership and Participation
Pull membership in a SC shall be limited to public school districts, cities,
counties, and other govertunwital units its defined in section V1.59 and
NJPA's Bylaws and Policies.
Participating Membership Agreement
Governmental units need not join NAPA as trill Iviembers, but they nrust sign on as NJPA Participating
Members to access our contracts and to validate their purchases. Many Iowl policies require: membership
to legally acccss contracts held by other agencies. NJPA provides a llurticipating Membership and Joint
Powers Apse mnent at no cost. When a board signs a Joint Powers Agreement that yualifics that board to
serve on the NJPA Joint Powers Advisory Board. The Participating Membership and Joint Powers
Agreements both establish u legal paper trall betwec_n NJPA and the member as contracts are aceessed,
YOUR STATE'S PURCHASING STATUTE
Click nn your state to find the applicable
statute.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Ilow is NTJPA .-overned?
Due,, NJl?A have a professional public purchasvtg botird of advisors?
N.ow is NJPA funded?
f=low much does it cost to participate in NJPA?
flow can we join and participate in NJPA and it programs and swvice%?
licw does a juetnber porehase using the NJPA contract?
'What about customer satisfaction and assurance?
Can my public agency use the program and contracts w itbout going out .fix solicitation?
C:aa agencies other than govenmental and educational agencies use the program?
If oav agency uses iyJPA eonti acts; can we still. buy from other contracts?
What is the specific slotute language that will give my agency the aathnrityto participate?
What competitively solle tedp-roducts are currently offered?
flow can I obtain copies afthc legal documerlixion.assa atad with each contract?
What is the solicitation and Invitation for'Bid (ff-B) process?
'Flow do I become an authorized supplier of NJPA?
HOW IS NJPA GOVERNED?
NJPA is governed by the NJ PA Board of Directors. The eight-tnernbet board is comprised of
governing officials; including school board, city council or county seats.
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DOES NJPA HAVE A PROFESSIONAL PUBLIC PURCHASING BOARD OF ADVISORS?
Yes. At this polrat all current Participating Members are a part of our Board of Advisors. We are
currently in the process of electing as "Executive Advisory 'lloard" which will be nominated by
and then elected by the membership,
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HOW IS NJPA FUND0?
NJPA is funded by vendor administrative fees. The awarded vendor bays NJPA a m inimal
administrative fee to participate in ihis program.11iis fee covers the costs for contractmuketing
and facilitation and it offsets operating expenses irtcurrod by NJPA. NJPA does not receive; state
or faderal aid oor do we have taxing or levying authority. Therefore, we are entirely
entrepreneurial. We are a governmental agency acting as a self supporting business. NJPA also
shares these fees with other paduering cooperatives as they elect to help facilitate and inarket the
contracts in their specific regions. Any excess funds will be returned to participating ager.icics
throug a declared dividend program.
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO PARTICIPATE IN NJPA?
There is no cost tojoIn or participate.
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HOW CAN WE JOIN AND PARTICIPATE IN NJPA AND ITS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES?
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Qualifying agencies must register to participate and may join in a matter of minutes online.
There are several ways to join:
. Visit the JOIN section of this website to review member benefits and complete an online
application,
download our riz~ stable application or
• Simply participate in our programs and services. Your membership is automatically
activated when a purchase
• Order is executed through our contracts. When this happens, NJPA will get in touch with
your agency, so you can supply us with the necessary organizational and contact
information.
The NJPA Bylaws, Arfels 11, Subd. C doscribm our membership and participation. There are
Iwo types of membership;
. Participathg Membership (lion-Voting)
Participating Meinherships are free and carry no liability.
a Full Voting Membership
Full vothig membersbips are limited to the school districts, cities, counties and other
governmental units defined is M.S. 471,54 and as established arutually by the MA Board
of Directors. Pull-voting Members are required to sign a membership agreement and pay a
one time $10.00 membership fee. These organizations a -a eligible to nominate their
governing board members to serve on the NJPA Board. They also beconie responsible for
. any liahilities NJPA may incur. Participating Metnherrships are free and can no
arganizalio gal liability.
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HOW DOES A MEMBER PURCHASE USING THE NJPA CONTRACT?
After stem bemhip bas been established, the member contacts the vendor directly for specific
product, service, ordering, delivery and billing information. NJPA monitors contract compliance
by the vendor to ensure a high level of service, quality of goods and customer service are being
delivered to the membor. Prior to executing the purchase order, it is the member's responsibility
to review and aeceUt the general terns and conditions of the specific IrB of interest and to
execute the Uurcbase order directly with the awarded vendor. Your membership allows the
NJPA Board of. Directors and NJPA staff to facilitate the hid and procurers ent responsibilities on
your behalf.
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WHAT ABOUT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND ASSURANCE?
'NJ PA requires "manufacturer product and service responsibility". 'this etbninaws the finger
pointing and transferring of blame in the event the customer is not satisfied. Responding
manufactures accept this responsibility. In extreme cases NJPA would be involved in specific
communications to ensure the customer is satisfied with the cornplotc process of procurement
and contract compliance.
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CAN MY PUBLIC AGENCY USE THE PROGRAM AND CONTRACTS WITHOUT GOING OUT FOR
SOLICiIATION7
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Yes, in most states. All NJPA bide antrocts have been competitively solicited nationally,
reviewed and awarded by the NJPA Board of Tirectors in accordance with Minnesota public
purchasing rules and regulations under the Municipal Contracting Laws, M.S. 471.34.5. Each
solicitation and Invitation for Bid (1F13) contains language which includes all qualified
customers in all -Fifty states. The IF13 advises all responders that they must apply to all qualified
custatners in all 50 states and in some cases the provinces andtwitorias of Canada. All IF'B
respondents understand that these contracts shall be used by member governmental, educational
and non profit agencies throughout the Thilted States.
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CAN AGENCIES OTHER THAN GOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES USE THE
PROGRAM?
Yes, under .SV~1 123A_21, all nun-proft agencies Illay participate.
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IF OURAGENCY USE NJPA CONTRACTS, CAN WE STILL BUY FROM OTHER CONTRACTS?
Yes, a1J'NJPA contracts are non-exclusive and are contracts of choice by our nrembe-rs.
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WHAT IS THE SPECIFIC STATUTE LANGUAGE THAT WILL GIVE MY AGENCY THE AUTHORITY TO
PARTICIPATE?
Visit the LBGAl1 section of our website to review our legal authority, contract law Lad your
state's legislation.
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WHAT COMPETITIVELY SOLICITED PRODUCTS ARE CURRENTLY OFFERED?
We have many competitively solicited contracts in place. Listed below are a few of oi€r €najor
contracts:
. Technology Products -CDW,G
Otftce and Classroom Supplies and Equipment--Sts leP s Business Aciv__antge
r High-Volume Copier Machines - Canon U,S.A,
e Copier and Fax Machines - Sharp~l -ftoiics
. Roofing and Facility Weatherproofing- - I'reQica/ We thar raofmg Technologies
Janitorial Supplies and Related Equipment Ail and
. hrdustrial sttpplies and equipment- in e
. Premium Office Nwvittire - SSeldr=e
View onr to duo catalog for a complete list
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HOW CAN I OBTAIN COPIES OF THE LEGAL DOCUMENTATION ASSOCIATED WITH EACH
CONTRACT?
As a governmental agency, NJPA is required to provide furl disclosure of all procurement
documents and files, procurement files are electronically available here or in hard copy at our
office during normal NJPA business hours.
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WHAT IS THE SOLICITATION AND INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) PROCESS?
The first step .is for NJPA to cortununicatz with.urernbers and gather infonnarion on the needs
that are in common. After determining the product or service category the NJPA Board of
Directors calls for bids andtho time frame is established for response and award. The IFB is
established with. specific terms, conditions and requiremonts,'Ilre solicitation is posted and
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advertised in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune for two consecutive weeps and it is posted to tba
Star Tribune website and to the NJPA website under the Current Bid Solicitation buttun_ All bids
are solicited on behalf of all, current and qualified members in all fifty atntes and potentially
Caoada. All bids are posted on the NIPA website under "active bids." Bids are received and
opened at a public bid opening and there is a determination of responsiveness before the bid is
accepted or rejected Accepted bids are then reviewed, using a value point evaluation process,
rated and tabulated by the bid review committee, The shard is established by the committee and
.recommended to the N Jl'A Board of. DirectoTS. The award is made by the NJPA Board of
Directors at a publicly advertised meeting, AccBptance fames are signed and the operating
agreement is established. At this point the marketing begins by both the vendor and NJPA to
current and qualified members. For more specific information on this process, visit TFB rocess.
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HOW DO I BECOME AN AUTHORIZED SUPPLIER OF NJPA?
NJPA encourages alt national vendors to respond to the NJPA IFB solicitations, Dar bills are
solicited, advertised a►rd posted on the NJPA web site and in the Star Tribune wbich is accessed
daily by most notional vendors,
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