Government Code, Chapter 791 and Local Government Code, Chapter 271 authorizes the use of cooperative purchasing programs. The Chapters authorize the City to use ("piggyback") on another entity's bid or to use a cooperative contract from an established cooperative agency.

The bids completed by the entity or agency must have an Inter-local clause in the specifications or contract, the awarded vendor must agree to the cooperative clause and an Inter-local agreement must be in place between the City and the issuing entity/agency.

The City has established memberships and inter-local agreements in place and promotes participation in cooperative purchasing programs. A complete list of all inter-local agreements is maintained in the contract module.

These agencies can provide great pricing and quick turn-around time for items such as vehicles, software, hardware, and heavy equipment.

Current Inter-local agreements can be viewed on the e-procurement website at www.cityofbalchsprings.com. Click on the application link, contracts.

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