Become a Lead Public Agency
At NPPGov, we partner with trusted Lead Public Agencies to develop national cooperative contracts that serve thousands of government, education (K-12, higher education) and nonprofit organizations across the country. Lead Public Agencies are pivotal in helping others streamline procurement while gaining national recognition for their agency.
NPPGov is seeking cities, schools, fire departments and other public entities to partner with us as Lead Public Agencies. Please complete the form below or contact us at 877.329.8847 or BusDev@nppgov.com if you are interested in learning more. See FAQ below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Lead Public Agency?
A Lead Public Agency is a government entity that solicits, awards, and manages a contract that NPPGov extends to participating agency members. These contracts meet rigorous public procurement standards and are leveraged by cities, counties, fire departments, law enforcement, education, and nonprofits to save time, money, and ensure compliance.
Why partner with NPPGov as a Lead Agency?
- National recognition – Your agency’s leadership in public procurement will be recognized and promoted nationally.
- Enhanced terms and pricing – By including the potential purchasing volume of NPPGov’s 53,000 member agencies, many vendors will offer better terms and pricing.
- Support and guidance – Our experienced team works with you every step of the way, from RFP development to contract management.
- Compliance and transparency – Contracts are fully compliant with public procurement guidelines.
- Drive real impact – Help agencies access competitively awarded contracts that simplify purchasing and reduce costs.
- No cost to participate – There is no cost or fee for your agency to serve as a Lead Public Agency.
- Financial benefit – NPPGov partners with its Lead Agencies, sharing administrative fees generated by the contracts.
How does it work?
- Your agency identifies a product or service already being purchased or needed.
- Issue and award a competitive solicitation following your procurement guidelines that includes language to notify vendors that any resulting contracts will also be available to NPPGov’s 53,000+ members.
- NPPGov markets and manages the contract for nationwide cooperative use by participating agency members.
- Your agency maintains oversight and compliance with support from NPPGov.
What types of contracts are suitable?
From fire apparatus to technology solutions to professional services—if it’s publicly solicited and benefits public agencies, it could be a fit.
Who maintains the contract?
The Lead Public Agency maintains contract compliance, while NPPGov handles marketing, administration, and national outreach.
Does our agency have to pay to participate?
No. There is no cost to be a Lead Public Agency. NPPGov partners with its Lead Agencies in the sharing of administrative fees generated from contracted vendors.