Why cooperative purchasing
The competitive solicitation is done
Cooperative purchasing organizations release public notices on solicitations, conduct due diligence on vendors, and score proposals based on a rubric.
Transactions are audit-ready
Every transaction has a documented paper trail with a contract synopsis displaying how the contract was awarded through the purchasing cooperative.
Open to public agencies
Most public agencies are able to join cooperative purchasing organizations to access compliant contracts.
BuyBoard contract
Covers online auction services for surplus equipment.
BuyBoard is a national cooperative procurement organization that provides publicly solicited contracts to government and nonprofit entities in Texas and across the country, offering free membership with no purchasing obligations.
Contract began September 1, 2026
Competitively solicited contract for online auction services
Administered by BuyBoard
Available to all BuyBoard members nationwide
Enrollment is free and without purchase minimums. BuyBoard processes membership requests within 2-3 business days. BuyBoard maintains FAQs on member compliance here: https://www.buyboard.com/national/faq.
NPPGov contract
Covers fire apparatus, ambulances, and other first responder vehicles.
NPPGov is a national cooperative procurement organization that provides publicly solicited contracts to government and nonprofit entities, offering free membership with no purchasing obligations.
Awarded January 29, 2026
Competitively solicited master price agreement
Administered by the League of Oregon Cities
Available to all NPPGov members nationwide
Enrollment is free and without purchase minimums. You will receive a welcome email confirming your membership with your new Member ID within 24 hours. Individual state statutes authorizing cooperative purchasing can be found here: https://nppgov.com/state-statutes.