Township of Lower Merion, PA Article II Cooperative Purchasing Contracts

[Adopted 8-4-1971 as Ord. No. 1647[1]]

[1] Editor's Note: This ordinance was adopted pursuant to the authorization contained in Act No. 31 of 1971 [See 71 P.S. § 633(h).

§ 10-6 Request to participate in purchasing contracts.

The Township of Lower Merion hereby requests that it be authorized to participate in purchase contracts of the Department of Property and Supplies of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

§ 10-7 Agreement to be bound by prescribed terms and conditions.

The Township of Lower Merion hereby agrees that it will be bound by such terms and conditions of such purchase contracts as said Department of Property and Supplies may prescribe.

§ 10-8 Payments.

The Township of Lower Merion further agrees that it will be responsible for payment directly to the vendor under each such purchase contract.

§ 10-9 Exemption from competitive bidding requirements.

The Township of Lower Merion shall be exempt from existing statutory requirements governing competitive bidding and execution of contracts with respect to the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment when acting pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of Act No. 31, approved July 9, 1971.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: See 71 P.S. § 633(h).