Common use of AUTHORIZED CONTRACT PARTICIPATION Clause in Contracts

AUTHORIZED CONTRACT PARTICIPATION. Under the authority of the Code of Virginia 2.2-4304. Cooperative Procurement, it is the intent of this solicitation and resulting contract(s) to allow for cooperative purchasing by only the Virginia Association of State College and University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP) and all other Commonwealth of Virginia public institutions of higher education (to include four-year, two-year and community colleges). Current VASCUPP institutions include: College of Xxxxxxx and Xxxx, University of Virginia, Xxxxxx Xxxxx University, Virginia Military Institute, Xxxxx Xxxxxxx University, Old Dominion University, Virginia Tech, Xxxxxxx University and Virginia Commonwealth University. A list of all other Virginia Public Colleges and Universities is available at xxxx://xxx.XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxXxxxxxxx.xxx/. In addition, the lead-issuing institution may allow local governments, school boards and other agencies serving local governments in their region access to this contract(s). Participation in this cooperative procurement is strictly voluntary. If authorized by the Contractor(s), the resultant contract(s) will be extended to the public bodies indicated above to purchase at contract prices in accordance with contract terms. The Contractor shall notify the lead-issuing institution in writing of any such institutions accessing the contract. No modification of this contract or execution of a separate contract is required to participate. The Contractor will provide semi-annual usage reports for all VASCUPP members and public institutions accessing the Contract. Participating public bodies shall place their own orders directly with the Contractor(s) and shall fully and independently administer their use of the contract(s) to include contractual disputes, invoicing and payments without direct administration from the lead-issuing institution. The lead-issuing institution shall not be held liable for any costs or damages incurred by any other participating public body as a result of any authorization by the Contractor to extend the contract. It is understood and agreed that the University is not responsible for the acts or omissions of any VASCUPP member, or public body and will not be considered in default of the Agreement no matter the circumstances. Use of this contract(s) does not preclude any participating public body from using other contracts or competitive processes as required by law.

AUTHORIZED CONTRACT PARTICIPATION. Under the authority of the Code of Virginia 2.2-4304. Cooperative Procurement, it is the intent of this solicitation and resulting contract(s) to allow for cooperative purchasing by only the Virginia Association of State College and University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP) and all other Commonwealth of Virginia public institutions of higher education (to include four-year, two-year and community colleges). Current VASCUPP institutions include: College of Xxxxxxx and Xxxx, University of Virginia, Xxxxxx Xxxxx University, Virginia Military Institute, Xxxxx Xxxxxxx University, Old Dominion University, Virginia Tech, Xxxxxxx Radford University and Virginia Commonwealth University. A list of all other Virginia Public Colleges and Universities is available at xxxx://xxx.XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxXxxxxxxx.xxx/. In addition, the lead-issuing institution may allow local governments, school boards and other agencies serving local governments in their region access to this contract(s). Participation in this cooperative procurement is strictly voluntary. If authorized by the Contractor(s), the resultant contract(s) will be extended to the public bodies indicated above to purchase at contract prices in accordance with contract terms. The Contractor shall notify the lead-issuing institution in writing of any such institutions accessing the contract. No modification of this contract or execution of a separate contract is required to participate. The Contractor will provide semi-annual usage reports for all VASCUPP members and public institutions accessing the Contract. Participating public bodies shall place their own orders directly with the Contractor(s) and shall fully and independently administer their use of the contract(s) to include contractual disputes, invoicing and payments without direct administration from the lead-issuing institution. The lead-issuing institution shall not be held liable for any costs or damages incurred by any other participating public body as a result of any authorization by the Contractor to extend the contract. It is understood and agreed that the University is not responsible for the acts or omissions of any VASCUPP member, or public body and will not be considered in default of the Agreement no matter the circumstances. Use of this contract(s) does not preclude any participating public body from using other contracts or competitive processes as required by law.