Common use of Procurement and Contracting Clause in Contracts

Procurement and Contracting. 13.1. Following the Authority Formation Date, the Authority shall have the exclusive power to procure and contract for goods and services with respect to the Replacement Bridge, except when (i) the contract is for an activity or project that is the responsibility of another party, or (ii) the Authority and an alternative contracting party agree otherwise. 13.2. The Authority may use any procurement procedure permitted by the Applicable Laws, and, if applicable, federal law, to procure goods, services, and construction. 13.3. Without any review or approval by any other unit of government, the Authority, as it may elect, may enter any: a. Intergovernmental/interlocal, or other agreement with any local government, state agency, federal agency, or other unit of government for any purpose of the Authority; b. Combination of contracts, agreements or other arrangements with one or more public or private entities for the acquisition, design, construction, installation, operation or maintenance of the Replacement Bridge, including but not limited to (i) alternative or supplemental public works contracts, such as design-build, progressive design-build, and construction manager-general contractor contracts, (ii) public-private partnership agreements, (iii) franchise agreements, and (iv) financing agreements; or c. Lease or contract for personal property, services, goods, equipment, materials, or supplies.