Cooperative Purchasing

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Cooperative Purchasing

• WE NEED YOU!

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How does this work?

• State staff- thats you - has an idea for a
  cooperative opportunity
• Two or more States work together
• Use /or modify NASPO Guidelines
• One takes the Lead as the proposing state
• Issues the solicitation (RFP or IFB)
• Evaluation by user members
• Intent to Participate (include usage)
• Participating Addendums

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WHAT WILL WORK AS A COOPERATIVE CONTRACT?

• What is the scope of the contract?
• Commonly used products or services
• Identify other users that would benefit from a
  cooperative contract
• Contacting users and resources?
• Who how?

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Contacts Resources

• Lee Ann Pope, NASPO Program Manager,
  lpope_at_AMRms.com, 859-514-9159
• Jeff Holden, Director Office of Procurement
  Management, South Dakota, NASPO
• Chairman of Cooperative Purchasing Committee,
  jeff.holden_at_state.sd.us, 605-773-4280
• Lee Johnson, Contract Manager, Oklahoma,
  Lee_Johnson_at_dcs.state.ok.us
• 405-522-5395

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Where to find assistancehttp//www.naspo.org/mem
bers/index.cfm

• NASPO Cooperative Purchasing
• NASPO Cooperative Contracting Policy
• Procedures and Responsibilities
• Final Solicitation Guide
• Standard Terms and Conditions
• Intent to Contract
• Sample Participating Addendum
• RFP Attachment
• Survey Model

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Lessons Learned

• Contact someone who has successfully done a
  cooperative purchasing agreement.
• It may take longer than you think it should.
• The pricing structure is important as more
  States sign on, why doesnt the price go down?

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Cooperative PurchasingIt is a process

• Select your mount
• Hop on
• Have a great ride