Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: AUD - Auditor

Directors' Update: TBD

Business Meeting: July 21, 2026

Summary:

Approve an interlocal agreement between Lewis County and Sourcewell 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, Sourcewell and Lewis County are public agencies as defined in RCW 39.34.020(1); and

WHEREAS, Lewis County previously adopted an intergovernmental purchasing agreement with the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) by Resolution 18-088. Since that time, NJPA has formally changed its name to Sourcewell. This resolution updates the agreement to reflect the organization's current legal name; 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 Sourcewell 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.