Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: AUD - Auditor

Directors' Update: July 15, 2026

Business Meeting: July 21, 2026

Summary:

Approve an interlocal agreement between Lewis County and King County Directors' Association (KCDA) allowing use of cooperative purchasing contracts

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Grace Jimenez

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Washington lnterlocal Cooperation Act, RCW 39.34, permits public agencies to cooperate with one another on the basis of mutual advantage to make the most efficient use of their powers, thereby providing services and facilities in a manner that accords best with geographic, economic, population, and other factors influencing the needs and development of local communities. Under the Act, public agencies may enter into agreements with one another for joint or cooperative action; and

WHEREAS, King County Directors' Association (KCDA) and Lewis County are public agencies as defined in RCW 39.34.020(1); and

WHEREAS, Lewis County has previously adopted an intergovernmental purchasing agreement with KCDA by Resolution 92-79; however, the language was specific to procurement contracts in effect at that time; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution of the Interlocal Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hereby (1) approves an interlocal agreement between Lewis County and King County Directors' Association (KCDA) for cooperative purchasing, and (2) authorizes the County Manager to sign on behalf of Lewis County.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 21st day of July, 2026.