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Interlocal Agreement
Between
Washington Information Processing Cooperative
And the City of Renton
This interlocal agreement is hereby entered into by and between the City of Renton, Washington
(City) and the Washington School Information Processing Cooperative, Everett, Washington
(WSIPC).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, The Interlocal Cooperative Act, as amended, and codified in Chapter 39.34 of the
Revised Code of Washington provides for the interlocal cooperation between governmental agencies;
and
WHEREAS, both parties are required to make certain purchases by formal advertisement and bid
process, which is a time consuming and expensive process; and it is in the public interest to cooperate
in the combination of bidding requirements to obtain the most favorable bid for each party where it is
in their mutual interest; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to utilize each other's contracts when it is in their mutual interest;
NOW THEREFOR, the parties agree as follows:
1. Purpose. The purpose of this agreement is to authorize the acquisition of goods and services under
contracts where a price is extended by the bidders to other governmental agencies.
2. Scope. This agreement shall allow the following activities:
Purchase or acquisition of goods and services by City under contracts made by WSIPC where
provision has been provided in such contracts for other agencies to avail themselves of goods and
services offered under the contract when agreed to in advance, in writing;
3. Duration of Agreement—Termination. This agreement shall remain in force until canceled by
either party by written notice to the other party.
4. Right to Contract Independent Action Preserved. Each party reserves the right to contract
independently for the acquisition of goods or services and/or disposal of any property without notice to
the other party and shall not bind or otherwise obligate the other party to participate in the activity.
5. Compliance with Legal Requirements. Each party accepts responsibility for compliance with
federal, state, and local laws and regulations including, in particular, bidding requirements applicable
to its acquisition of goods and services.
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6. Financing. The method of financing of payment shall be through budgeted funds or other
available funds of the party for whose use the property is actually acquired. Each party accepts no
responsibility for the payment of the acquisition process of any goods or services intended for use by
the other party. Each party shall be responsible for the ownership, holding and disposal of property
acquired for such party under this Agreement.
7. Filing. Executed copies of this agreement shall be filed as required by Section 39.34.040 of the
Revised Code of Washington prior to this agreement becoming effective.
8. Interlocal Cooperation Disclosure. Each party may insert in its solicitation for goods any provision
disclosing that other authorize governmental agencies may also wish to procure the goods being
offered to the party and allowing the bidder the opportunity of extending its bid to those other agencies
at the same bid price, terms, and conditions.
9. Non-Delegation/Non-Assignment. Neither party may delegate the performance of any contractual
obligation, hereunder to a third party, unless mutually agreed on in writing. Neither party may assign
this agreement without the written consent of the other party.
10. Hold Harmless. Each party shall be liable and responsible for the consequences of any negligent
or wrongful act or failure to act on the part of itself and its employees. Neither party assumes
responsibility for the other party for the consequences of any act or admission of the other party or of
any person, firm, or corporation not a party to this agreement.
11. Severability. Any provision of this agreement, which is prohibited or unenforceable, shall be
ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability, without invalidating the remaining
provisions or affecting the validity or reinforcement of such provisions.
SIGNED ON 9c /3 , 2007
By: By:
Washington School Information Processing City of Renton
Cooperative 1055 S. Grady Way
2121 W. Casino Rd. Renton, WA 98057
Everett,
WA 98204
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Name, Ti DatKathy Keotker, Mayor Date
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Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk Date
Approved, to Form:
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Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date
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