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ARTICLE 1 -TERM <br />The term of this Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year commencing on the last <br />date of execution hereof (the "effective date "). Thereafter this Agreement will automatically <br />renew for successive periods of one (1) year each under the terms and conditions stated herein, <br />unless terminated in accordance with Article 2. <br />ARTICLE 2- TERMINATION <br />Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience and without cause by giving <br />a 30 calendar day advance written notice to the other party. <br />ARTICLE 3- PURCHASING <br />3.1 Designated Purchasing Agent: The City agrees that the bidding will be conducted by <br />SAWS according to its usual bidding procedures and in accordance with applicable State <br />statutes. The City agrees that all specifications for selected items will be determined by SAWS. <br />3.2 Voluntary Participation: Participation by the City in any cooperative purchasing activity <br />is strictly voluntary. Nothing in this Agreement will prevent the City from purchasing and /or <br />accepting and awarding bids, proposals and contracts subject to this contract on its own behalf. <br />3.3 Payment Process: The City agrees to make payments directly to the vendor for all <br />goods, equipment, and products under any contract made pursuant to the applicable Texas <br />procurement laws. The successful bidder or bidders will bill the City directly for all items and <br />services purchased and the City will be responsible for the respective vendor's compliance with <br />provisions relating to the quality of items and terms of delivery and will pay the supplier directly <br />for all goods, equipment, services and products pursuant to this Agreement. <br />3.4 Administrative Duties: The representatives for both entities will agree on who is <br />responsible for all administrative duties as may be necessary to lawfully facilitate processing <br />and preparation of any bids, proposals and request for qualifications and other procurement <br />activity as may be required for the purchase of any equipment, supplies, services, insurance, <br />high technology, professional services and other expenditures that may be exempt from <br />competitive bidding /proposals. SAWS and the City will share equally any and all cash rebates <br />related to any joint purchases pursuant to this Agreement. <br />3.5 Authorized Representatives: The Purchasing Agent of SAWS or designee and the City's <br />Purchasing Manager are hereby authorized to act on behalf of the respective party in all <br />matters relating to this cooperative purchasing program. <br />2 <br />