Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Interlocal Agreements and resolutions for the use of cooperative purchasing programs The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) (Contract No. 2019-0559) and The GoodBuy Purchasing Cooperative (GoodBuy) (Contract No. 2019-0564).

Authorize the Purchasing Agent to use the interlocal cooperative purchasing program TIPS through Region 8 Education Service Center and GoodBuy through Region 2 Education Service Center to identify qualified vendors of goods and services in a manner that complies with state bidding requirements as satisfied through cooperative procurement.

Authority for cooperative purchasing is granted under Texas Government Code §791.001. Cooperative Purchasing Services under this agreement are extended to all Texas State, City or County Government Agencies, or any other legally eligible Local Government Entity as defined in the Texas Government Code §791.003.

In accordance with purchasing policy, awards or total purchases greater than $50,000 shall be presented for Commissioner Court approval.  Any contracts resulting from use of cooperative purchases must be signed by the County Judge.