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How to Become a Member of KCDA State law encourages participation in cooperatives to eliminate duplication of efforts, thereby saving taxpayers' dollars. KCDA is available for use by any public school district, state, local or federal government agency and state K-12 accredited private schools.
What is the Statutory Authorization of KCDA? Washington Revised Code of Washington 28A.320.080, Cooperative Purchasing. Revised Code of Washington 39.34, Interlocal Government Agreements. Alaska Title 36 Public Contracts Chapter 36.30 State Procurement Code - Article 9 Intergovernmental Relations. 36.30.700 Cooperative Purchasing Authorized. Idaho Title 67 State Government and State Affairs Chapter 23 Miscellaneous Provisions. 67-2326. Joint Action by Public Agencies. 67-2328. Joint Exercise of Powers. Oregon ORS 279A.205 - Cooperative Procurements Authorized. ORS 279A.220 - Interstate Cooperative Purchasing. Participants Must be Listed in Bid Advertising. Or, Participants Must File a Notice of Intent to Use Contracts. Montana Title 18 - Public Contracts MT 18-4-401 Cooperative Purchasing Definitions. MT 18-4-402 Cooperative Purchasing Authorized.
Who can become a member? Public School Districts. Counties. Municipalities. State and Federal Agencies. Public Colleges, Universities. Political subdivisions within the state or in other states. State accredited K-12 private schools in the State of Washington.
How can I become a member? The governing body of the agency, subdivision, or taxing entity signs an Membership Agreement and Profile with KCDA. The Agreement and Profile are then mailed to KCDA for approval by the Board of Directors and the signature of the Executive Director. Once approved, a copy will be returned to you for your records. Interim membership is available with a faxed copy, with confirmed membership beginning with the receipt of the original Agreement. KCDA Agreements and the Member Profile are available for downloading below.
Forms needed for KCDA membership: 1. Member Profile (PDF file) 2. Washington State Public Entities Agreement (PDF file) or 1. Member Profile (PDF file) 2. Interstate Membership Agreement (PDF file) (Formally known as the Interlocal Agreement) >> For Washington State Private Schools please call KCDA for membership information.
What is the cost to become a member? There are no fees to join; KCDA is funded by a service fee included in the price of each item.
Who can I contact if I have further questions regarding KCDA membership? Robert Payne, KCDA CFO., Ext 110, rpayne@kcda.org David Mahalko, Customer Service Mgr., Ext 117, dmahalko@kcda.org Jim Borrow, KCDA Executive Director, Ext 161, jborrow@kcda.org
Phone: 800-422-5019 Fax: 253-395-5402 Mail: P.O. Box 5550, Kent, WA 98064-5550 Street: 18639 - 80th Ave. S, Kent, WA 98032
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