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Welcome to your Q1 Newsletter The New Year has started with a bang and doesn't show any signs of slowing down. Our customer service needs continue to grow, so in order to maintain the level of service you are accustom to, we have hired another team member! Our Lead Public…

A new Association – National Cooperative Procurement Partners (NCPP) – was formed to be the “voice” for cooperative procurement, providing unique educational content, advocacy and support for all your cooperative procurement questions. Take advantage of the many benefits that are FREE to public procurement and government teams: "First Aid Kit"…

The City of Baltimore and Baltimore Fire Department recently purchased almost half a million dollars in turnout gear from LION using the NPPGov cooperative contract. The Fire Department was able to piggyback off the contract to get the gear they needed and in a timely manner. The City and Fire…

Luke N Lulu’s Island Dog Rescue is a foster-based team of advocates saving dogs from high-kill shelters and deplorable conditions throughout Florida. Started by father and daughter duo, Brian and Jen Armbruster, many dogs have been rescued and adopted into loving homes. Luke N Lulu’s Island Dog Rescue has the…

We are pleased to announce our new Firefighting Equipment contract with Holmatro, as the result of a recently completed RFP by our Lead Public Agency partner, Public Procurement Authority.Holmatro, known for hydraulic equipment and system solutions, designs, develops, produces, and tests tools in-house.Products on contracts include:   Full line of…

Register Today! This is the Last Webinar Left in NCPP's Latest Free Series About Cooperative Procurement National Cooperative Procurement Partners' latest free webinar series, "Climbing the Procurement Pathway: Taking the Road Less Traveled," is finishing the series on January 17, 2018 with "Strategic is as Strategic Does: Walking the Walk!" Most…

NPPGov Staples Contract Serves as Michigan State Contract The State of Michigan has been using the NPPGov Staples Business Advantage contract as the state contract since early 2016. Staples Business Advantage responded to the State of Michigan’s Office Supplies, Inks and Toner, and Paper RFP using the NPPGov Staples contract.…

Happy Holidays From NPPGov The Holiday season is upon us and the end of the year is near. As 2017 turns into 2018 we are reminded that without you, our members, we wouldn’t be as successful as we are. Because of you, we have many successes to celebrate this year:…

In today’s world, it’s important to be prepared for various kinds of emergencies. The procurement office is a big part of that preparation and an agency’s successful response. When a “State of Emergency” is called, the role of the procurement office changes significantly. With proper preparation, your team will be…