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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-04-R RESOLUTION # 6-�Q 10 1 —4 A RESOLUTION FOR AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN A CERTAIN TAPS PURCHASING PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Batesville, Arkansas desires to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to participate in the TAPS cooperative purchasing program offered by the Dawson Education Cooperative; and WHEREAS, the Batesville City Council is of the opinion that participation in this program will be highly beneficial to the city through the anticipated savings to be realized; and WHEREAS, the City of Batesville and Dawson Education Cooperative are authorized to enter into such agreement by the Arkansas Interlocal Cooperation Act. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of Batesville, Arkansas does hereby authorize the approve of entering into the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Dawson Education Cooperative for participation in the TAPS cooperative purchasing program for the purposes stated therein. ADOPTED this 1a day of 12010. Rick Elum ayor Attest: Denise M. Johnston, City Clerk INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT Public Agency This Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between the Dawson Education Cooperative (ADEC@) and the (�, •� !7ri �--c \ ; Ilx ' (Named Public Agency) (collectively, the AParties@) pursuant to the Arkansas Interlocal Cooperation Act. ARK. CODE ANN. '25-20-101 et seq. RECITALS WHEREAS DEC is a political subdivision of Arkansas. ARK. CODE. ANN. '06-13-1002(a); and WHEREAS DEC has a legislative mandate to assist Education Entities or Higher Ed Divisions in using resources more effectively through cooperative purchasing. ARK. CODE.ANN. '06-13- 1002(b)(2)1- WHEREAS 6-13- 1002(b)(2);WHEREAS [Public Agency] is a political subdivision of Arkansas. ARK. CODE.ANN. 106-13-101 et seq. WHEREAS the Arkansas Interlocal Cooperation Act authorizes public agencies to enter into agreements for joint cooperative action with other public agencies in order to exercise any governmental powers, privileges or authority that both agencies have in common. ARK. CODE. ANN. '25-20-101 et seq.; NOW THEREFORE, the Parties HEREBY agree as follows: I. Duration This Agreement is effective beginning and shall be automatically renewed annually unless either party gives sixty (60) days prior written notice of non-renewal. II. Purpose The purpose of this Agreement shall be to provide cooperative purchasing services to [above listed Public Agency] through a program known as the Texas Arkansas Purchasing System (ATAPS@) Program. Theose ur of the TAPS Program shall be to obtain substantial savings for participating P P g education cooperatives, public schools and other public agencies through volume purchasing. TAPS objective shall be to provide participating education service centers and cooperatives and their school districts and other public agencies opportunities for greater efficiency and economy Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Dawson Education Cooperative of Arkansas P. 1 in acquiring goods and services. Specifically, TAPS shall: �.. X Take advantage of state-of-the-art purchasing procedures to insure the most competitive contracts. X Provide competitive price solicitation and bulk purchasing for multiple government entities that yields economic benefits unobtainable by individual entities. X Provide quick and efficient delivery of goods and services by contracting with high performance vendors. X Equalize purchasing power for smaller entities that are not able to command the best contracts for themselves. X Maintain credibility and confidence in business procedures by maintaining open competition for purchases and by complying with purchasing laws and ethical business practices. X Assist entities in maintaining the essential controls for budget and accounting purposes. Ill. Financing This cooperative undertaking shall be financed by charging vendors a commission based upon the total volume of goods provided by said participating vendor. No costs shall be incurred by DEC or its member public agencies. IV. Termination This Agreement may be terminated with or without cause by either party upon (60) days prior written notice, or may also be terminated for cause at anytime upon written notice stating the reason for and effective date of such termination and after giving the affected party a thirty (30) day period to cure any breach. V. Obligations of the Parties DEC shall: 1. Coordinate with TAPS in order to provide for the administration of the program for DEC member districts. 2. Provide member with procedures for ordering, delivery, and billing. [Member] shall: 1. Commit to participate in the program by an authorized signature in the appropriate space below 2. Designate a contact person for the cooperative. 3. Commit to purchase products and services that become part of the official Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Dawson Education Cooperative of Arkansas p. 2 products and services list when it is in the best interest of the member entity. • 4. Prepare purchase orders issued to the appropriate vendor from the official award list provided by the Purchasing Cooperative. 5. Accept shipments of products ordered from vendors in accordance with standard purchasing procedures. 6. Pay vendors in a timely manner for all goods and services received. VI. General Provisions The Parties agree to comply fully with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations in connection with the programs contemplated under this Agreement. This Agreement is subject to all applicable present and future valid laws governing such programs. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties hereto with respect to the matters covered by its terms, and it may not be modified in any manner without the express written consent of the Parties. If any term(s) or provision(s) of this Agreement are held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect The Parties to this Agreement expressly acknowledge and agree that all monies paid pursuant to this Agreement shall be paid from budgeted available funds for the current fiscal year of each such entity. Before any party may resort to litigation, any claims, disputes or other matters in question between the Parties to this Agreement shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation No Party to this Agreement waives or relinquishes any immunity or defense on behalf of themselves, their directors, officers, employees, and agents as a result of its execution of this Agreement and performance of the functions and obligations described herein. This Agreement may be negotiated and transmitted between the Parties by means of a facsimile machine and the terms and conditions agreed to are binding upon the Parties. All notices required by this Agreement shall be sent to the addresses listed below. VII. Authorization DEC has entered into this Agreement to provide cooperative purchasing opportunities to its members. This Agreement was approved by the governing boards of the respective parties at meetings that were posted and held in accordance with applicable laws. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Dawson Education Cooperative of Arkansas p. 3 The individuals signing below are authorized to do so by the respective parties to this Agreement. MEMBER INFORMATION �.�fir,y`� �.`�F-�,►�S`� Member Purchasing Contact Name Member Purchasing Technology Contact Name Street Address Street Address &-� Q o ( l0 I -�Olsp u City, State Zip City, State Zip Vr)o- 64 P -C,-)-qoO Purchasing Contact's Telephone Number Technology Contact's Telephone No. X20 - VW- d,40 L Purchasing Contact's Fax Number / Technology Contact's Fax Number b V i I ! -O-cu- (P,.0 W b Q,��.r A e?+* Purchasing Contact's Email Address Technology Contact's Email Address AUTHORIZATION Public Agency Dawson Education Cooperative By: By: ut orized Signature Becky Jester Title: Executive Director 3 - 1-6 Date Date INSTRUCTIONS Please mail two signed original Interlocal Agreements to the Dawson Education Cooperative,Attn: Becky Jester, Executive Director, Dawson Education Cooperative, 711 Clinton Street, Suite 201,Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Upon execution, a signed original will be returned to the Purchasing Contact listed above with a TAPS Welcome Letter and Awarded Vendor Directory with purchasing instructions. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Dawson Education Cooperative of Arkansas p.4 TIPS /TAPS 11 Cooperative Purchasing System Page 1 of 1 Product Search HOME ABOUT BIDDERS MEMBERS ABOUT TIPS/TAPS TIPS/TAPS HOTLINE The Interlocal Purchasing System(TIPS/TAPS)is sponsored by the Region VIII Education (866)839-8477 Service Center(ESC8)located at 2230 North Edwards,Mt. Pleasant,Texas and is TIPS/TAPS FAX governed by the Region 8 ESC Board of Directors.The Interlocal Purchasing System is (866)839-8472 available for use by all public and private schools,colleges, universities,cities,counties, and other government entities in the states of Arkansas,Arizona,Illinois,Kansas, OR EMA_Js Louisiana,Missouri,New Mexico,Ohio,Oklahoma,Oregon,Tennessee,Texas,Virginia, and Washington.Coming soon to other states.TIPS/TAPS Awarded Vendors have submitted proposals under the Competitively Bid Process and received a Contract of Award through TIPS/TAPS.These Awarded Vendors have agreed to provide the best NOT A MEMBER? pricing,terms and conditions available to TIPS/TAPS Members. BECCME ONE TODAY' The TIPS/TAPS Program takes PRIDE in providing a purchasing coop where Awarded Vendors and Members both benefit.With a successful award,a vendor can expedite an POTENTIAL BIDDERS order for a member because all purchasing requirements are completed during the RFP process.A school district or other TIPSITAPS Member can benefit from the cost savings of time and expense in competitively bidding each purchase. The Purpose of TIPS/TAPS k Provide school districts and other governmental entities opportunities for greater efficiency and economy in acquiring goods and services. Take advantage of state-of-the-art purchasing procedures to insure the most competitive contracts. Provide competitively priced solicitation and bulk purchasing for multiple government entities that yields economic benefits unobtainable by individual entities. Provide quick and efficient delivery of goods and services by contracting with"high performance"vendors. Equalize purchasing power for smaller entities that are not able to command the best contracts for themselves. Maintain credibility and confidence in business procedures by maintaining open competition for purchases and by complying with purchasing laws and ethical business practices. Assist entities in maintaining the essential controls for budget and accounting purposes. ©Copyright 2009 Region 8 ESC All Rights Reserved Developed by:Resonant Media Technologies,LLC. http://www.tips-usa.com/about.cfin 11/17/2009 TIPS/TAPS 11 Cooperative Purchasing System Page 1 of 10 • CONTRACT / COMMODITIES TIPS/TAPS HOTLINE (866)839-8477 Sort By: Vendor Ascending State: All States Go Product Search TIPS/TAPS FAX 403 Awarded Vendors AR (866)839-8472 oP_"A_JS Vendor Commodity MM 3-C TechnologVOME ABOUT Audio VisuAIF ent and SuaKBERS 3-C Technology Computer Equipment,Components and i NOT A MEMBER? Peripherals _ E_C^ 'E,7,NE TocnY' AAF International Industrial Supplies and Equipment AAMSCO Identification Products Photo ID System Academic Superstore SOFTWARE-Software Catalog Vendor iPOTENTIAL BIDDERS Academic Superstore Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals AccuCut Classroom and Teaching Aids Ace Educational Supplies,Inc. Classroom and Teaching Aids • Ace Educational Supplies,Inc. Office and School Supplies ADS Restaurant Supply Commercial Kitchen Cafeteria Equipment, Supplies and Repairs Advantage Office Products Classroom and Teaching Aids Advantage Office Products Instructional Furniture Advantage Office Products Library,Auditorium&Office Furniture Advantage Office Products Office and School Supplies Advantage Office Products Custodial Supplies and Equipment Advantage USAA,Inc. Roofing Replacements and Repairs AlertNow by Saf-T-Net,Inc. Notification System All American Poly Custodial Supplies and Equipment All Storage Products,Inc. Lockers Altex,Electronics,Ltd Security&Surveillance,Systems, Equipment, Supplies,&Installation Amer.com Networking Equipment,Software and Services American Ceramic Supply Co. Office and School Supplies American Sign Brackets Signage,Posts,&Misc. American Time&Signal Company Office and School Supplies AOS Networking Equipment,Software and Services AOS Distance Learning Systems APEX Technology Solutions Security&Surveillance,Systems,Equipment, Supplies,&Installation ArCom Systems,Inc. Networking Equipment,Software and Services ArCom Systems,Inc. Cabling Products and Servicing ATG Sports industries,Inc Synthetic Turf,Running Tracks,Installation& • Repair Athletic&Recreation Products,Inc. Synthetic Turf, Running Tracks,Installation& Repair Audio Visual Aids Corporation Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies http://www.tips-usa.com/vlist.cfin 11/17/2009 TIPS /TAPS Cooperative Purchasing System Page 2 of 10 Aves Audio Visual Systems,Inc. Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Aves Audio Visual Systems,Inc. Office and School Supplies AVPLUS Media Solutions Distance Learning Systems Avtex,LLC Notification System BizSupplies Classroom and Teaching Aids BizSupplies Library,Auditorium&Office Furniture BizSupplies Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies BizSupplies Office and School Supplies BizSupplies Instructional Furniture Black Box Network Services,Inc. Telephone Systems Equipment, Repairs& Service Black Box Network Services,Inc. Networking Equipment,Software and Services Boathouse Sports Uniforms, New,Used and Related Items Border Construction Specialties Industrial Supplies and Equipment Brewer Educational Resources Office and School Supplies Bytespeed,LLC Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Camcor,Inc. Office and School Supplies Canon USA,Inc. Copiers, Fax Machines&Multifunction Machines Carolina Biological Supply Company Science Equipment and Supplies Carolina Biological Supply Company Office and School Supplies Carrier Corporation Comprehensive HVAC Solutions and Services Carrier Corporation Renewable Energy Solutions&Service Carter Construction Company Synthetic Turf, Running Tracks,Installation& Repair CAS Companies,LP Comprehensive HVAC Solutions and Services CAS Companies,LP Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials CDI Computer Dealers,Inc. Refurbished Computer and Networking Equipment CDWG Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Central Arkansas Sports/CAS Synthetic Turf,Running Tracks,Installation& Gymnasium Equipment,LLC Repair Central Poly Corporation Industrial Supplies and Equipment Character Counts!School Agendas Classroom and Teaching Aids Chemical Response&Remediation Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials Contractors,Inc. Childcraft Education Corporation Classroom and Teaching Aids Childcraft Education Corporation Office and School Supplies Cire Industrial Supplies Industrial Supplies and Equipment Cire Industrial Supplies Custodial Supplies and Equipment Claridge Products and Equipment, Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Inc. CMC Network Solutions Networking Equipment,Software and Services CMC Network Solutions Cabling Products and Servicing COLLECT-ED,LLC ERATE Comark Building Systems Portable/Modular Buildings Commercial Sales and Service,Inc. Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Communication Concepts Networking Equipment,Software and Services Communication Concepts Specialized Softwares Communication Concepts Cabling Products and Servicing Complete Business Systems Document Imaging/Duplicating Supplies& Services-TX Compulan Center,Inc.dba Digital Security&Surveillance,Systems,Equipment, ID View Supplies,&Installation Compuquick,Inc Networking Equipment, Software and Services, http://www.tips-usa.com/vlist.cfm 11/17/2009 TIPS /TAPS Cooperative Purchasing System Page 3 of 10 Compuquick,Inc. Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals CompUSA B2B Computer Equipment,Components and IWAW Peripherals Computer Tech Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Computerland Network Technologies Telephone Systems Equipment,Repairs& Service Computerland Network Technologies Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Conserv Flag Company Office and School Supplies Conserv Flag Company Custodial Supplies and Equipment Consolidated Networks Cabling Products and Servicing Constructive Playthings Office and School Supplies Continental Wireless,Inc. Motorola Broadband Continental Wireless,Inc. Two Way Radio Communications Continental Wireless,Inc. Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals CoreXpand, LLC E-Commerce Online Procurement Cornerstone Building Services,Inc. Roofing Replacements and Repairs Curtis Stout Audio Visual Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Curtis Stout Audio Visual Distance Learning Systems D K Haney Roofing Roofing Replacements and Repairs DANCENT'S,LLC Uniforms, New, Used and Related Items Data Network Systems,Inc. Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials Data Projections,Inc. Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies DCS Telecommunications,Inc. Telephone Systems Equipment,Repairs& Service • Delcom Group Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Diamond S Spiritwear Uniforms, New,Used and Related Items DocuNav Solutions Networking Equipment,Software and Services Dynamic Information Solutions Document Imaging/Duplicating Supplies& Company,Inc. (D.I.S.C.) Services-AR DynaStudy,Inc. Office and School Supplies East Georgia Communications Two Way Radio Communications Echo Publishing Company,Inc. Printing,Sorting and Other Related Services Educators Outlet Classroom and Teaching Aids Electro Medical Analysis,Inc. Audiometers,New,Used and Servicing Electro Medical Analysis,Inc. Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials eMedAmerica,LLC,dba eMED Medical Equipment,Supplies&Services Engage Educational Technologies Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies EnPointe Technologies SOFTWARE-Volume Licensing:Lg Acct High Capacity Entech Sales&Service,Inc. Comprehensive HVAC Solutions and Services Entech Sales&Service,Inc. Renewable Energy Solutions&Service Entech Sales&Service,Inc. Security&Surveillance,Systems,Equipment, Supplies,&Installation ePlus Technology Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals E-Rate Online,LLC. ERATE eRateProgram,LLC ERATE Ergonomic Concepts Commercial Office Furniture and Case Goods • eschoolMall E-Commerce Online Procurement Evan-Moor Corporation Classroom and Teaching Aids External Technologies,Inc Networking Equipment,Software and Services http://www.tips-usa.com/vlist.cfin 11/17/2009 TIPS /TAPS Cooperative Purchasing System Page 4 of 10 Extron Electronics Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies EZ Wireless,LLC Motorola Broadband Firmin's Office City Classroom and Teaching Aids Firmin's Office City Instructional Furniture Firmin's Office City Library,Auditorium&Office Furniture Firmin's Office City Office and School Supplies Firmin's Office City Industrial Supplies and Equipment Firmin's Office City Custodial Supplies and Equipment Fisk Electric Security&Surveillance,Systems,Equipment, Supplies,&Installation Fleming Electric,Inc. Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials Fleming Network Services,Inc. Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials Fleming Network Services,Inc. Security&Surveillance,Systems,Equipment, Supplies,&Installation Fleming Network Services,Inc. Telephone Systems Equipment,Repairs& Service Fleming Network Services,Inc. Cabling Products and Servicing Florida Micro Copiers, Fax Machines&Multifunction Machines Funds For Learning,LLC ERATE Furniture For Kids Instructional Furniture G.A.G.Builders Inc. Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials GameWear Team Sports Sporting Goods,Apparel and Equipment General Datatech, LP Telephone Systems Equipment,Repairs& Service Global Gov Ed Solutions Inc. Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Goverment Capital Public Finance Services-Lease Purchase • Greater Houston Publishers,Inc. Printing,Sorting and Other Related Services Green Wire Inc Cabling Products and Servicing Gregg Industrial Insulators,Inc dba Cabling Products and Servicing M-Optics GSI Solutions,LLC Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Guardian Security Solutions,LC Security&Surveillance,Systems,Equipment, Supplies,&Installation Gym Masters Basketball Courts Portable Basketball Courts,Sales&Service Harco Constructors,LLC Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials Harold Hall Roofing,Inc. Roofing Replacements and Repairs HBMG,Inc. Specialized Softwares Heinemann Classroom and Teaching Aids Highmark Commercial Office Furniture and Case Goods Highsmith Library,Auditorium&Office Furniture Highsmith Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Highsmith Classroom and Teaching Aids Highsmith Instructional Furniture Highsmith Office and School Supplies Hisaw&Associates General Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials Contractors,Inc. Houston Communications,Inc. Two Way Radio Communications Houston Communications,Inc. Motorola Broadband Howard Technology Solutions Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Howard Technology Solutions Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Howard Technology Solutions Networking Equipment,Software and Services Hudson Global Resources Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials Hunter Knepsheild of Texas,Inc. Playground Equipment&Supplies http://www.tips-usa.com/vlist.cfm 11/17/2009 TIPS/TAPS Cooperative Purchasing System Page 5 of 10 IK Electric Company Networking Equipment,Software and Services IK Electric Company Distance Learning Systems IK Electric Company Cabling Products and Servicing Insight System Exchange Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Integrity Resources,Inc. Industrial Supplies and Equipment Integrity Resources,Inc. Printing,Sorting and Other Related Services Integrity Resources,Inc. Signage,Posts,&Misc. Integrity Resources,Inc. Lockers Integrity Resources,Inc. E-Commerce Online Procurement Integrity Resources,Inc. Promotional Products Intelligent Technology Solutions Networking Equipment,Software and Services InterfaceFLOR Carpet,Installation&Supplies ISCO Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals izzydesign Commercial Office Furniture and Case Goods I&S Equipment Company Instructional Furniture J&S Equipment Company Library,Auditorium&Office Furniture J&S Equipment Company Science Furniture J.W. Pepper&Son,Inc. Classroom and Teaching Aids Johnston Industrial Supply Industrial Supplies and Equipment ISI and Community,Divisions of Library,Auditorium&Office Furniture Jasper Seating Company,Inc. Junction of Function,Inc Office and School Supplies K-12 Solutions Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies K-12 Solutions Refurbished Computer and Networking Equipment Kaplan Early Learning Instructional Furniture Kaplan Early Learning Classroom and Teaching Aids Ken Martin School Supply Office and School Supplies KLC Video Security Security&Surveillance,Systems, Equipment, Supplies,&Installation Kratos Southwest, L.P. Security&Surveillance,Systems,Equipment, Supplies,&Installation LadderPort Industrial Supplies and Equipment LadderPort Custodial Supplies and Equipment Lakeshore Learning Office and School Supplies Lakeshore Learning Classroom and Teaching Aids Landscapes Unlimited,LLC Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials Landscapes Unlimited,LLC Playground Equipment&Supplies Landscapes Unlimited,LLC Synthetic Turf,Running Tracks,Installation& Repair LevelOne Technology Telephone Systems Equipment,Repairs& Service LevelOne Technology Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials LevelOne Technology Cabling Products and Servicing LevelView Management Software Lexicon Bilingual Resources Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Lexicon Bilingual Resources Classroom and Teaching Aids Lightspeed Technologies,Inc Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Lightspeed Technologies,Inc Classroom and Teaching Aids Limitless Office Products Office and School Supplies Liquid Campus Security Security&Surveillance,Systems,Equipment, Supplies,&Installation Lone Star Furnishings,LLC Office and School Supplies Lone Star Furnishings,LLC Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies http://www.tips-usa.com/vlist.cfm 11/17/2009 TIPS/TAPS Cooperative Purchasing System Page 6 of 10 Lone Star Furnishings,LLC Commercial Kitchen Cafeteria Equipment, Supplies and Repairs • Loss Mitigation Services,Inc. Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials M&A Technology Copiers, Fax Machines&Multifunction Machines M&A Technology Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals MA Laboratories,Inc. Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Made By Humans Office and School Supplies Manning's Supply Office and School Supplies Martin Brattrud,Inc. Commercial Office Furniture and Case Goods Martin's Office Supply,Inc Office and School Supplies Mercury Commerce Solutions E-Commerce Online Procurement Merit Roofing Systems,Inc. Roofing Replacements and Repairs Meyer Roofing&Sheet Metal,Inc. Roofing Replacements and Repairs MICO Industrial Corp. Lockers MICO Industrial Corp. Commercial Kitchen Cafeteria Equipment, Supplies and Repairs MICO Industrial Corp. Carpet,Installation&Supplies MICO Industrial Corp. Playground Equipment&Supplies MICO Industrial Corp. Building Supplies and Materials MICO Industrial Corp. Safety Shoes,Safety Equipment and Supplies MICO Industrial Corp. Gynasium Floor Repair,Replacement and Service MICO Industrial Corp. Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials MICO Industrial Corp. Synthetic Turf,Running Tracks,Installation& Repair • MICO Industrial Corp. Industrial Supplies and Equipment MICO Industrial Corp. Custodial Supplies and Equipment MICO Industrial Corporation Roofing Replacements and Repairs Microshare Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Microshare Networking Equipment,Software and Services Mid-Ark Roofing,Inc. Roofing Replacements and Repairs Midland Radio Corporation Two Way Radio Communications Midwest Musical Imports Music Instruments(Purchase,Rental,Repair, Music) Mid-Western Commercial Roofers, Roofing Replacements and Repairs Inc. MISSCO Library,Auditorium&Office Furniture MISSCO Science Furniture MISSCO Instructional Furniture Modular Connections, LLC Precast Concrete Buildings Mondo USA Synthetic Turf,Running Tracks,Installation& Repair M-Space Holdings, LLC Portable/Modular Buildings Music 1st Music Instruments(Purchase,Rental,Repair, Music) Nabholz Construction Corporation Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials National Bus Sales School Bus Used&Refurbished NetStart Web Services Management Software Netsync Network Solutions Networking Equipment,Software and Services . Oce North America Copiers, Fax Machines&Multifunction Machines Office of Distance Education Distance Learning Systems OFS Brands Commercial Office Furniture and Case Goods OneVision Solutions Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies h4://www.tips-usa.com/vlist.cfrn 11/17/2009 TIPS/TAPS Cooperative Purchasing System Page 7 of 10 Online Technologies,Inc. Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Online Technologies,Inc. Distance Learning Systems Optus,Inc. Telephone Systems Equipment,Repairs& Service Palmer Hamilton,LLC Commercial Kitchen Cafeteria Equipment, Supplies and Repairs Palos Sports,Inc. Playground Equipment&Supplies Parsons Commercial Roofing Carpet,Installation&Supplies Parsons Commercial Roofing Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials Parsons Commercial Roofing Roofing Replacements and Repairs PC Hotline,Inc. Internet&Network Security PC Hotline,Inc. Specialized Softwares PC Mall Gov,Inc. Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals PI Roof Maintenance,Inc. Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials Plasco ID Specialized Softwares Positive Image USA,LLC Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Power Production Software Specialized Softwares Powers of Arkansas, Inc. Comprehensive HVAC Solutions and Services Premier Systems,Inc. Copiers, Fax Machines&Multifunction Machines Premier Systems,Inc. Record&Asset Management Premiere Global Services Notification System Presidio Networked Solutions Inc. Networking Equipment,Software and Services Presidio Networked Solutions Inc. Distance Learning Systems Priefert Complex Designs,LLC Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials Priority Technology Services,Inc. Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals • Professional Cabling Solutions LLC Cabling Products and Servicing Prograss,LLC Synthetic Turf,Running Tracks,Installation& Repair Promas,LLC Email Archiving System w/Back Up and Disaster Recovery Promas,LLC Internet&Network Security Promas,LLC Networking Equipment,Software and Services QC TV Corporation Distance Learning Systems Quality Audio Visual Services,Inc. Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Quality Hardwood Floors Inc. Gynasium Floor Repair,Replacement and Service Qualsery Corporation Commercial Kitchen Cafeteria Equipment, Supplies and Repairs Race Light Sign,LLC Signage,Posts,&Misc. Ramtech Building Systems Portable/Modular Buildings Randall Technology Services Specialized Softwares RCI Technologies,Inc.&Records Record&Asset Management Consultants,Inc. Ready Corporation Portable/Modular Buildings Ready Corporation Trades,Temporary Labor and Materials Red Hawk,A UTC Fire&Security Security&Surveillance,Systems,Equipment, Company Supplies,&Installation Red Leaf Press Classroom and Teaching Aids RedMoon,Inc. Motorola Broadband Reliance Communications, Notification System Inc./School Messenger Renaissance Learning,Inc. Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Renaissance Learning,Inc. Specialized Softwares http://www.tips-usa.com/vlist.cfm 11/17/2009 TIPS/TAPS Cooperative Purchasing System Page 8 of 10 Retco Alloy Company Industrial Supplies and Equipment Reynolds Construction Company, Roofing Replacements and Repairs Inc. Robson Corporation Signage, Posts,&Misc. Rocky Mountain RAM Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Romeo Music Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies S&S Worldwide,Inc. Office and School Supplies S&S Worldwide,Inc. Sporting Goods,Apparel and Equipment School Lunch Systems Cafeteria Pointe-of-Sale System School World SOFTWARE-Software Catalog Vendor School World SOFTWARE-Software Services Science Kit&Boreal Laboratories Science Equipment and Supplies Security General International,LTD Security&Surveillance,Systems,Equipment, Supplies,&Installation Shar Products Company Music Instruments(Purchase,Rental,Repair, Music) Shiffler Equipment Sales,Inc. Industrial Supplies and Equipment Shiffler Equipment Sales,Inc. Custodial Supplies and Equipment SHI-Government Solutions Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals SHI-Government Solutions Networking Equipment,Software and Services ShoreTel,Inc. Telephone Systems Equipment,Repairs& Service Sigma Solutions,Inc. Telephone Systems Equipment, Repairs& Service Sigma Solutions,Inc. Networking Equipment, Software and Services SKC Communication Products,Inc. Telephone Systems Equipment,Repairs& Service SKC SKC Communication Products,Inc. Distance Learning Systems SKC Communication Products,Inc. Notification System Smart Group Systems Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Smart Group Systems Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Smart Group Systems Sporting Goods,Apparel and Equipment Smart Group Systems Networking Equipment,Software and Services SMARTfiles Specialized Softwares Sology Solutions Networking Equipment,Software and Services Southern Computer Warehouse Networking Equipment,Software and Services Southern Computer Warehouse Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Specialty Surfaces International Synthetic Turf,Running Tracks,Installation& Repair Splendid Technology Services,LLC Telephone Systems Equipment,Repairs& Service Splendid Technology Services,LLC Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Splendid Technology Services,LLC Networking Equipment,Software and Services Sport Surface Artificial Turf Synthetic Turf,Running Tracks,Installation& Repair Sprinturf Synthetic Turf,Running Tracks,Installation& Repair Stanbury Uniforms,Inc. Uniforms,New,Used and Related Items Standard Renewable Energy,LP Renewable Energy Solutions&Service Staples,Inc. Office and School Supplies Steel Stadiums Steel Athletic Stadium and/or Seating Suite Imagery,LLC Office and School Supplies http://www.tips-usa.com/vlist.cfm 11/17/2009 TIPS/TAPS Cooperative Purchasing-System Page 9 of 10 Superior Fiber&Data Services Cabling Products and Servicing Supreme Roofing Systems,Inc. Roofing Replacements and Repairs • Sustainable Modular Management, Portable/Modular Buildings Inc. System Liquidation,Inc. Refurbished Computer and Networking Equipment T&D Specialty, Inc. Sporting Goods,Apparel and Equipment Taurus Technologies,Inc. Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Teachers Resources,Inc. Distance Learning Systems Techline Solutions Security&Surveillance,Systems,Equipment, Supplies,&Installation Techline Sports Lighting, LLC Sports Facility Lighting Systems Technology for Education Telephone Systems Equipment,Repairs& Service Technology for Education Email Archiving System w/Back Up and Disaster Recovery Technology for Education Notification System Technology Integration Group(TIG) Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Techradium,Inc. Notification System Teksavers,Inc. Refurbished Computer and Networking Equipment Tel-Tec Imaging Copiers, Fax Machines&Multifunction Machines Temperature Control Systems,Inc. Comprehensive HVAC Solutions and Services The Harding Group,Inc. Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals The Tuba Exchange,Inc. Music Instruments(Purchase, Rental,Repair, Music) • The Upgrade Place Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Titan Solutions Group Networking Equipment,Software and Services Trillion Partners Telephone Systems Equipment,Repairs& Service Trillion Partners,Inc Networking Equipment,Software and Services Triple B Cleaning,Inc. Ventilation System Cleaning Troxell Communications,Inc. Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies Unisource World Wide Fine Paper Unistar-Sparco Computers,Inc. Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Unistar-Sparco Computers,Inc. Networking Equipment,Software and Services United Rehab Specialists,Inc. Medical Equipment,Supplies&Services Universal Melody Services dba Brook Music Instruments(Purchase,Rental,Repair, Mays Music Music) US Track&Turf,Inc. Synthetic Turf, Running Tracks,Installation& Repair USA Datafax,Inc. Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals USA Datafax,Inc. Copiers, Fax Machines&Multifunction Machines USA Shade&Fabric Structures,Inc. 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Industrial Supplies and Equipment Whatley Sign Company,LLC Signage,Posts,&Misc. Wilde Advertising,Inc. Promotional Products Winning Staff Sports Uniforms,New,Used and Related Items World Wide Imaging Supplies Office and School Supplies Wren Solutions Security&Surveillance,Systems,Equipment, Supplies,&Installation XIOTECH Corporation Computer Equipment,Components and Peripherals Zones,Inc Networking Equipment,Software and Services ©Copyright 2009 Region 8 ESC All Rights Reserved Developed by:Resonant Media Technologies,LLC. http://www.tips-usa.com/vlist.cfm 11/17/2009 • INDEPENDENCE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION,INC. 409 VINE BATESVILLE,ARKANSAS 72501 January 8, 2010 Mr. John Pastrana Vice President of Operations Townsends, Inc. 588 Ramsey Street • Batesville, Arkansas 72501 Re: Batesville Plant Expansion Dear Mr. Pastrana: This will confirm the commitment of the Independence County Economic Development Foundation, Inc. ("ICEDF"), subject to approval of the Quorum Court of Independence County, Arkansas, to assist Townsends, Inc., in its Batesville, Arkansas, plant expansion. The assistance to be provided will be in conjunction with the assistance to be provided by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission ("AEDC"), and should compliment that assistance on essentially the same terms as that requested by the AFDC. The ability of Independence County, acting through the ICEDF to provide assistance,is contingent upon your company creating 70 new, full- time positions over the next 24 months with the average wage of all permanent full time jobs at the facility, including new jobs, will equal or exceed $13.20 per hour with benefits and making an investment of $703,500.00. Independence County is prepared to invest $203,000.00 in • addition to the $500,000.00 which has been committee by the AEDC as set out in its letter of June 15, 2009. Independence County, acting through the ICEDF will also require the agreement of your company to the following clawback terms and conditions: For every full-time job less than 70 not created between May 8, 2009, and May 7, 2011, the company will repay the ICEDF $2,900.00 per job. The repayment amount will be amortized over the next 60 months with an interest rate of 5% or until full payment is made. Please review this information and if it is acceptable, sign below and return to the ICEDF. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, INDEPENDENCE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. By: Ed Mabry, Chairman • \\SERVER2\Users\Jeannie\My Documents\Stroud Robert D\Independence County Economic Development CommissionTastrana-Townsends.wpd PROMISSORY NOTE r.. $203,000.00 Batesville, Arkansas October , 2009 FOR VALUE RECEIVED,the undersigned,jointly and severally,promises to pay to Independence Economic Development Foundation, Inc., or order, the sum of TWO HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($203,000.00) DOLLARS together with interest thereon from date until paid at the rate of Five and One-Half Percent(5.5%)per annum, principal and interest to be paid as follows: $203,000.00 on the 7h day of May, 2011. May be prepaid in full or in part at any time without penalty. Provided,however,that the undersigned shall not be obligated to repay the loan as to either principal or interest if the undersigned shall demonstrate that it has employed Seventy(70) persons, or the full-time equivalent thereof,based on a Forty (40)hour week, for the period beginning May 8, 2009 and May 7, 2011. The undersigned agrees to provide documentation as may reasonably be requested by Payee, including but not limited to payroll records and evidence of payment. In addition,the undersigned shall provide,a quarterly report to the Payee setting out its progress in meeting the • goals and objectives described in its business plan and pro,forma.. This report shall be done not less often than quarterly, on or before the anniversary of this note. In the event that for the period referred to above,the undersigned has employed less than Seventy(70)persons, or the full-time equivalent thereof, it shall repay to the Payee the pro rata part of the incentive loan documented by this promissory note. For example, if during the two (2) year period referred to above,the undersigned employed sixty(60)persons or the full-time equivalent thereof, the undersigned would pay One-Seventh(1/7) of the principal and interest due on the note. TOWNSEND'S, INC. By: Title: •