National%20Cooperative%20Purchasing%20Program

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National Cooperative Purchasing Program
Operates on the same principles as local and
regional co-ops National structure for public
agencies to aggregate collective purchasing
power Improve the overall effectiveness of
their purchasing processes Nonprofit
Organization
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Presence and Credibility

• Association of School Business Officials
  International (ASBO)
• National Association of Counties (NACo)
• National Institute of Governmental Purchasing
  (NIGP)
• National League of Cities (NLC)
• United States Conference of Mayors (USCM)

State Sponsors
Association of Oregon Counties OASBO
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Public Procurement Professionals

• Hillsborough School District
• City of Houston
• City of Los Angeles
• Los Angeles County
• Maricopa County
• Maimi-Dade County/Public Health Trust
• North Carolina State University
• Salem Keizer School District
• City of San Antonio
• San Diego Unified School District
• City of Seattle

• City of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County
• Cobb County
• Dallas County
• Davis Joint Unified School District
• City and County of Denver
• Emory University
• Fairfax County
• State of Georgia
• Great Valley School District
• Harford County Public Schools, MD
• Hennepin County

Advisory Board Program Purchases Over 130
Million in 2009
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Eligible Agencies

• Cities
• Counties
• Special Districts
• K-12 (Public or Private)
• Universities and Colleges (Public or Private)
• NonProfit Organizations
• State Agencies

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Facilities Solutions
Maintenance, Repair Operating
Supplies Electrical Data Communications Janit
orial Supplies
Paint Solutions Elevator Maintenance Roofing
Supplies, Related Products Services
NEW!
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Office and Classroom Solutions
Office School Supplies Office Furniture
Education Furniture Science/Labware Supplies
Equipment Art, Classroom School Supplies,
Products and Services
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Technology Solutions
Technology Products Equipment, Services
Solutions Technology Products Equipment
Technology Services Solutions Office
Machines
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Recreation and Athletic Solutions
Park Playground Athletic Equipment P.E.
Supplies
Synthetic Turf Other Athletic Surfaces
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Specialty Solutions
Auto Parts Accessories Uniform Work
Apparel
Homeland Security Public Safety
Solutions Equipment Tool Rental Services
NEW!
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Independent Stationers Dealer Network

• Established in 1977
• National independent dealer owned cooperative
  (1994)
• 250 dealers, 500 locations, 1900 sales
  representatives
• Local small business dealers or minority owned
  dealers
• Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN
• Charter member of Business Products Group
  International (BPGI)
• Over 2 Billion in end-user sales
• Supported by United Stationers, a national
  wholesale distributor

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United Stationers Overview

• 4.7 Billion company based in Deerfield, Illinois
• National distribution network
• U.S. largest full stocking wholesaler
• 20,000 plus product offerings
• Over 600 million inventory investment
• 98 line fill rates
• 31 Distribution Centers
• Robust eCommerce Platform

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Local Support

• Local Support
• Network of 250 plus community based independent
  office supply dealers
• Qualified, Certified and Trained dealers selected
  specifically to handle your agencys individual
  needs
• Opportunity to support local business, create
  local jobs and enhance the local tax base

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Service Delivery

• Service Delivery
• Independent dealer network provides local and
  personalized service to your agency
• Tailored to your specific needs
• Customer Care 800 number
• Free delivery next day
• Delivered to you
• Dock
• Department
• Desktop

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Independent Stationers Rebates

• eCommerce Rebate
• Paid out at the participant level and reset on a
  quarterly basis
• The eCommerce rebates are net purchases
  (excluding taxes, shipping, and handling, less
  returns)
• Paid in the form of credit against future
  purchases and will be credited within 45 days at
  the close of any given quarter

Order 40-79 products online 0.5 Rebate
Order 80 products online 1 Rebate
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Independent Stationers Rebates

•  Volume Rebate
• Paid out at the participant level on an annual
  basis, starting with the month your first order
  is placed through the end of the calendar year
• Paid on net purchases (excluding taxes, shipping,
  handling and fewer returns)
• Paid in the form of a check directly to the U.S.
  Communities participant within 45 days of the end
  of any given calendar year, or 12 full months on
  the program, whichever is higher

500K - 1M 0.5
1 M - 3.5M 2
3.5M-10M 5
10M 5.5
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Ease of Transition

• Ease of Transition
• National Account Business Development Managers
  provide personal one-on-one account management
• Independent Stationers Customer Care 800 number
  available for assistance
• IPLAN to understand your specific needs
• Training for users on eCommerce platform
• Local dealers trained on your particular
  requirements
• General information housed on uscommunities.isgro
  up.org

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Online Ordering

• World class eCommerce solution
• Search Capabilities
• Administration
• Purchasing controls
• Reporting
• E-mail Confirmations

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Resources

• For more information
• Contact your National Account Development
  Managers
• Go to uscommunities.isgroup.org
• Contact Independent Stationers Customer Care at
  877- USC -8599 or 877-872-8599

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USC Ecommerce Marketplace

• Marketplace Benefits
• Free to U.S. Communities participants
• Single source login for access to multiple
  suppliers
• Immediate visibility into products and pricing
• Ability to make purchases with p-card or credit
  card
• Provides comprehensive reporting
• Eliminates paper entirely your green
  procurement solution
• Go to www.uscommunities.org and click Shop Now!
  

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Contract Audits

• Independent pricing audits performed by U.S.
  Communities
• Audits performed by third party firm
• Assist supplier with stronger internal audit
  procedures

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How to Register
Log on to U.S. Communities Web Site
www.uscommunities.org Click Register to
Participate Complete the Registration
Process Need More Information Regarding the
Process, Click on
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Program Information

• Email aturner_at_uscommunities.org
• Website www.uscommunities.org
• Register Online
• Authorizing Legal Statutes
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Sheet
• Documentation Original Solicitation and Contract
• References Advisory Board Members, State
  Sponsors
• Supplier Links, Product Information Contact
  Information
• Participant Login Page

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