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Local Government Contracting and Agreements for Non-Public Works Projects

April 7, 2025  by  Flannary Collins
Category:  Purchasing and Contracting ,  Interlocal Cooperation

Local governments may opt for various types of non-public works contracts with other public agencies and private companies. Which contract types work most effectively and under what circumstances?

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Responding to Sea Level Rise: A Multijurisdictional Approach to Protecting Downtown Olympia

August 8, 2022  by  Sarah Doar
Category:  Climate Change ,  Interlocal Cooperation

With a history of flooding and concerns about sea level rise due to climate change, Olympia has teamed up with other jurisdictions to address this potential challenge and safeguard vital services.

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The ABCs of Piggybacking

March 10, 2022  by  Josh Klika
Category:  Purchasing and Contracting ,  Interlocal Cooperation

Piggybacking allows an agency to use another agency's contract to procure products, services, and public works. However, contracts should be carefully reviewed to make sure these are adaptable and beneficial and to ensure the procurement process was compliant with the law. 

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