Understanding Cooperative Purchasing Publicly Awarded Contracts
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The Lead Public Agency prepares an RFP, incorporating the required cooperative purchasing language that allows public entities across the nation to access (piggyback) the contract.
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Suppliers respond to the RFP and the Lead Public Agency evaluates and awards the Master Price Agreement (MPA).
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Members can review all documents online and access contract pricing by signing the Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (IGA).
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Our competitively bid process is consistent with AFG guidelines.
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Please consult your legal counsel for confirmation in your jurisdiction, or contact our legal counsel at 877.329.8847