Council approves cooperative-purchase agreements for recycling and roadway equipment

The Metropolitan Council on Aug. 5 approved two cooperative-purchase master agreements authorizing procurement through a regional cooperative for equipment used by the Department of General Services.

The council passed a resolution authorizing a cooperative purchase master agreement for bulk solid-waste recycling equipment and a separate resolution authorizing a cooperative purchase master agreement for roadway pavement equipment. Both items were moved and seconded and passed on voice vote; the chair recorded an 8‑0 vote with no abstentions.

Council members did not raise substantive policy debate on the floor during either item. The resolutions authorize Metro’s Department of General Services to use cooperative purchasing agreements for equipment acquisition, which can streamline procurement for capital and operational needs across city departments.

Staff said the measures set terms for cooperative purchases but did not include contract awards or vendor names in the council motion; procurement details and specific purchases will follow the council authorization under the city’s procurement rules.