Common use of Participating States Clause in Contracts

Participating States. In addition to the Lead State, Other entities may become Participating Entities after award of the Master Agreement. State- specific terms and conditions that will govern each state’s Participating Addendum may be incorporated into the Participating Addendum after award. After Master Agreement award, Participating States and Entities may add individual state terms and conditions when signing Participating Addendum with Contractors. Political subdivisions and other entities (including cooperatives) authorized by participating state’s statutes to use state contracts are subject to the approval of the Participating State Chief Procurement Official. Issues of interpretation and eligibility for participation are solely within the authority of the Participating State Chief Procurement Official. The requirements for participating are explained in Attachment B, NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement Terms and Conditions.