Sample 1.pdf

The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Vendor Agreement outlines terms and conditions for vendors participating in the TIPS program. Key points include:

Vendors must provide a line item for freight or shipping costs, even if there is no charge.
All new supplies, equipment, and services must include a manufacturer's minimum standard warranty.
Vendors must provide timely and accurate customer support.
Agreements are typically put into effect through a purchase order, and tax-exempt status applies to most TIPS members.
Assignments of agreements require prior notification and written approval from TIPS.
Vendors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and affirm that their offer was made independently without collusion.
The agreement term is approximately three years with an option for a one-year renewal, and any extensions must be approved by TIPS.
Automatic renewal clauses in agreements with TIPS members are limited to month-to-month terms and require written confirmation for renewal.
* Vendors must ship or deliver ordered products or services within a commercially reasonable time and notify TIPS members of any delays.