Contract #23-21-08 - Energy Northwest - Interlocal Agreement - Grant Services - X-40762

Description

EN Contract No. X-40762 Benton PUD Contract #23-21-08 INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ENERGY NORTHWEST AND BENTON PUD FOR SPECIALTY, TECHNICAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AS REQUESTED As provided under Chapter §39.34 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), this Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Technical and/or Professional Services (Agreement) is by and between Energy Northwest, a municipal corporation and joint operating agency of the State of Washington and doing business by and through its Business Development Fund, with its principal office located at 345 Hills Street, Richland, WA 99352 (hereinafter referred to as “EN”) and Benton PUD, a municipal corporation in the State of Washington, with its principal office located at 2721 W. 10th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336 (hereinafter referred to as “District”). RECITALS WHEREAS the Interlocal Cooperation Act contained in Chapter 39.34 RCW authorizes local governments, such as the Parties to this Agreement, to contract for joint activities by which each of the Parties is individually authorized to perform to make the most efficient use of their respective resources; and WHEREAS District desires to obtain the most cost effective technical and/or professional services to support its needs, which will be more fully described in the Agreement. WHEREAS, Energy Northwest has the capacity and willingness to perform certain technical and/or professional services for District hereinafter described in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. WHEREAS District finds that after considering all relevant factors, that Energy Northwest is qualified to perform the services needed and that such performance will further District's business; and are outlined in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and intending to be legally bound, the Parties hereto agree as follows: 1 EN Contract No. X-40762 Benton PUD Contract #23-21-08 1. AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE 1.1 This Agreement is executed pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW as a cooperative endeavor of the Parties, as follows: 1.1.1.