Getting Started / Interlocal Contract
 
Joining PlanSource by Executing an Interlocal Contract (ILC)

In order to participate in PlanSource, you must:

1.
Be a state agency, county, municipality, special district, or other political subdivision of a state, or a qualifying non-profit corporation (providing one or more governmental function or service); and 
2.
Possess legal authority to enter into the Contract. End User warrants that both requirements are fulfilled by execution of an ILC.  
Steps For Completion And Processing
Step 1 Print two copies of the H-GAC ILC Form and fill in all required information,
including the date your governing body authorized the ILC.		 
Step 2 Secure signature by an individual with authority to contractually bind your entity. 
Step 3

Send both documents with original signatures to PlanSource at the address
indicated on the ILC Form.

 
Step 4 HGAC will execute both copies of the contract and return one to you.
Special Requirements For Non-Profit Corporations
Qualifying non-profit corporations providing one or more government services (e.g. Volunteer Fire Departments, Emergency Medical Services) must also submit the following items together with the ILC documents:
1.
Copy of 501(c)(3) Form 
2.
Copy of Charter and By-Laws highlighting section(s) demonstrating that your organization performs a governmental service. 
3.
A letter describing the governmental service(s) that your organization performs. (This requirement does not apply to Volunteer Fire Departments or organizations providing Emergency Medical Services). 
Download Interlocal Contract Form to Get Started
Please download the ILC form to join HGACBuy/PlanSource: Interlocal Contract (PDF) 35K
Fax copies of Interlocal Contracts will be accepted and processed subject to the same requirements as original documents.