2022/01/26 Council Agenda Packet

G. Whereas, Enterprise Services has determined that entering into this Master Contract will meet the identified needs and be in the best interest of the State of Washington and the Washington State Transit Bus Cooperative. H. Whereas, the purpose of this Master Contract is to enable eligible Participants to purchase Transit Buses as set forth herein. AGREEMENT NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and conditions set forth herein, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows: 1. TERM. The term of this Master Contract is twenty-four (24) months, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2023; Provided, however, that Enterprise Services at is sole discretion may extend the term for three (3) subsequent twelve (12) month extensions if Contractor is not in default; and provided further, that in no event shall such term be extended if Contractor cannot meet the required certifications of this Contract. The maximum contract term is sixty (60) months, ending March 31, 2026. 2. ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS. This Master Contract may be utilized by any of the following types of entities ("Participants"): 2.1. WASHINGTON STATE AGENCIES. All Washington state agencies, departments, offices, divisions, boards, and commissions. 2.2. WASHINGTON STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION (COLLEGES). Any the following institutions of higher education in Washington: ■ State universities — i.e., University of Washington & Washington State University; ■ Regional universities — i.e., Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, & Western Washington University ■ Evergreen State College; ■ Community colleges; and ■ Technical colleges. 2.3. MCUA PARTIES. Any of the following types of entities that have executed a Master Contract Usage Agreement with Enterprise Services: ■ Political subdivisions (e.g., counties, cities, school districts, public utility districts) in the State of Washington; ■ Federal governmental agencies or entities; ■ Public -benefit nonprofit corporations (i.e., § 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporations that receive federal, state, or local funding); and ■ Federally -recognized Indian Tribes located in the State of Washington. 2.4. TRANSIT Bus COOPERATIVE PARTIES. Any authorized entity that has executed a Washington State Transit Bus Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Enterprise Services. The following types of entities are anticipated to execute a Washington State Transit Bus Cooperative Purchasing Agreement: MASTER CONTRACT No. 06719-01 PAGE 2