Interlocal Agreement Port of Vancouver and the City of Washougal Cooperative Purchasing of Goods and Services

This interlocal agreement is between the City of Washougal and the Port of Vancouver for the purpose of intergovernmental cooperative purchasing of goods and services. The agreement allows for the joint bidding and acquisition of goods and services, and provides for the administration and financing of such activities. The agreement also includes provisions for dispute resolution, hold-harmless agreements, and termination. Key aspects of the contract include: • The agreement is for a period of three years, unless terminated by either party with 60 days' written notice. • The City of Washougal and the Port of Vancouver will jointly bid and acquire goods and services, and will provide notice to each other of any joint undertakings. • Each party reserves the right to contract independently for the acquisition of goods and services without notice to the other party. • The agreement includes provisions for compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including bidding requirements. • The method of financing payment shall be through budgeted funds or other available funds of the party for whose use the property is actually acquired or disposed.