HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R2026-17 RESOLUTION NO. R2026-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH
791 COOPERATIVE LLC; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS,pursuant to the authority granted under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code,
and Subchapter F of Chapter 271 of the Texas Local Government Code,the City of Friendswood may enter
into a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods, services, supplies, and equipment;
and
WHEREAS, through cooperative purchasing agreements, the City is able to leverage volume
pricing, reduce administrative time and costs associated with duplicative solicitations, expedite delivery
schedules, and improve procurement efficiency and value for taxpayers through competitively solicited
contracts administered by recognized cooperative purchasing programs;and
WHEREAS,791 Cooperative LLC,administers such a cooperative purchasing program named 791
Purchasing Cooperative("791 COOP");and
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood, in making a purchase under such cooperative purchasing
program, satisfies state law requiring municipalities to seek competitive bids and proposals for goods,
services,supplies,and equipment;NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, STATE OF
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and matters set forth in the recitals of this resolution are hereby found
to be true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, authorizes the City of
Friendswood to enter into a cooperative purchasing agreement with 791 Cooperative LLC, to make
purchases through 791 COOP,which agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit"A"and incorporated herein
for all intents and purposes.
Section 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and approval.
INTRODUCED, READ AND PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of
Friendswood on this the 1st day of June,2026.
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Exhibit "A"
MASTER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This Master Interlocal Agreement("Agreement")is made by and between 791 Purchasing Cooperative
("791 COOP")and the City of Friendswood ("End User"), (collectively referred to as the
"Parties"or individually as the"Party")acting herein by and through their respective authorized officers,
agents,and/or employees.
PURPOSE
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WHEREAS,the federal,state, and territorial governments of the United States of America have
expressly authorized and encouraged the use of cooperative purchasing agreements to increase quality
and efficiency in purchasing for public,publicly funded,and other legally authorized entities;and
WHEREAS,791 Purchasing Cooperative LLC through its purchasing cooperative named 791
Purchasing Cooperative(791 COOP) is committed to providing cooperative purchasing contracts
with lead public agencies to eligible organizations, including,but not limited to,public and private
K12 schools,cities,counties, institutions of higher education, and other eligible units of govenunent
("Authorized Users")in all states in order to increase quality and efficiency in purchasing;and
WHEREAS,791 COOP is authorized to contract with the End User entity through Chapter 791 of the
Texas Government Code,Chapter 252,262,and 2269 of the Texas Government Code,Chapter 44 of the
Texas Education Code,and other relevant federal and state laws to provide goods and service through
legally compliant mechanisms; and
WHEREAS,The Parties wish to enter into this Agreement to maximize spending power of End User
entity and provide increased efficiency in the sourcing and purchase of goods and services;and
WHEREAS,the governing bodies of the Parties,individually and corporately do hereby adopt and find
the foregoing promises as findings of said Authorized Users; and
NOW,THEREFORE,premises considered,and in consideration of and conditional upon the mutual
covenants and agreements herein,the Parties herein mutually agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Term: This Agreement is effective for ten(10)years from the date of the last signature and shall
automatically renew annually unless either party gives sixty(60)days prior written notice of non-
renewal.
2. Permissions: This Agreement shall: (1)Allow Authorized User/End User entities to purchase
goods and services by purchase order, contract,agreement,or other legally permitted mechanisms
through 791 COOP's competitively awarded vendor list;(2)allow the Authorized User to access
791 COOP's cooperative contracts to purchase products or services from vendors which have
been awarded contracts through statutorily authorized methods;and(3)allow the Authorized
User/End User entities to access 791 COOP subject matter expertise to facilitate best practices in
sourcing and procurement.
3. Relationship:The relationship between the Parties is that of the Independent Contractor.Neither
Party has the authority to bind the other in any manner beyond the terms of this Agreement.The
End User entity may be required to enter into subsequent contractual arrangements with 791
COOP to ensure pricing,standards, and compliance,and for specific products or services.
4. Confidentiality and Safeguarding: To the extent permitted and/or required by laws of
Authorized User's operation's jurisdiction,proprietary information and intellectual property of
791 COOP will be shielded from public inquiry without the prior written consent of 791 COOP.
5. Venue and Governing Law: The Parties covenant and agree that any litigation relating to this
agreement,the terms,and conditions of the agreement will be interpreted according to the laws of
the State of Texas and the venue shall be exclusively in Bexar County,Texas.
Jeffrey Shokrian,CEO Date
791 Purchasing Cooperative
April 6, 2026
Authorized User Representative Date Governing Body Approval Date
City of Friendswood 910 S Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546
Entity Name Entity Address(Principal Office)
281-996-3200 fwdcity@friendswood.com
Entity Contact Telephone Number Entity Contact E-mail Address