News and Events

We are pleased to announce our new Consulting Services for Public Organizations contract with Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI), as the result of a recently completed RFP by our Lead Public Agency partner, Public Procurement Authority.ESCI is a consulting firm providing specialized, professional, EMS, Law Enforcement and Communications consulting services…

July is Parks and Recreation Month! We hope you have been enjoying the sunny July days and we encourage you to get out and take advantage your local parks and recreation facilities all month long. Discover the perfect summer activity for everyone by seeing what your local facilities offer regarding…

Welcome to your Q2 Newsletter This edition of the NPPGov Newsletter provides information about our upcoming new contracts and gives a FirstNet update. We also share an educational opportunity from NCPP, a testimonial about one of our station alerting vendors, US Digital Designs, and our Nonprofit Spotlight featuring Campbell's Crew…

We are pleased to announce our new Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) contract with Bauer Compressors, Inc., as the result of a recently completed RFP by our Lead Public Agency partner, Public Procurement Authority.Bauer Compressors is the world's leading manufacturer of high pressure breathing air compressors worldwide, providing a diverse…

Introducing the Workplace Series™ 50 by Staples Business Advantage Staples Business Advantage is more than office supplies. With your NPPGov membership, Staples can be your one stop shop for everything, including seating. The Workplace Series 500 is the latest family of chairs bringing style and comfort with a multitude of…

City Commissioners for Shawnee Fire Department recently approved the departments request to purchase a fire station alerting system from US Digital Designs. The system will be placed in Fire Station No. 2, as part of a current renovation project, and in the City of Shawnee Dispatch Center. The department was…

Campbell’s Crew Cares is a new Arizona 501(c)3 charitable organization with the mission to provide hope to those in need. Although they are new, they have been successful in their mission because of their Chief Inspirational Officer (CIO), 12-year-old Campbell Faulkner. While Campbell was on his Make-A-Wish, he decided he…

National Cooperative Procurement Partners (NCPP) has put together a suggested list of contracts to have in place before an emergency strikes. This list was compiled based on interviews with procurement leaders who have successfully responded to emergencies, and suppliers who provide emergency supplies and services. Cooperative contracts are a helpful…

FirstNet’s nationwide footprint is expanding with the build out of the coveted Band 14. This is public safety’s dedicated spectrum across statewide radio access networks throughout the country, built by AT&T. The buildout will increase coverage and capacity for first responders in every state and territory, including rural areas. Once…

NCPP is Hosting a Free Webinar Series, "Emergency Preparedness: Procurement Super Heroes - No Cape Required!" National Cooperative Procurement Partners (NCPP) is hosting its latest free webinar series. Listen in June 13 and July 11 at 2PM EST as emergency preparedness in all stages is discussed. Register for one or…