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Committee approves membership in HGAC cooperative purchasing program to pursue better pricing on heavy equipment
Summary
The finance committee approved joining a national cooperative purchasing program (HGACBuy) to allow the city to access vendor pricing for heavy equipment such as garbage trucks; staff said membership does not obligate purchases but can yield better pricing.
The finance committee approved membership in the HGAC cooperative purchasing program (HGACBuy), a national cooperative procurement vehicle staff said would give the city access to pre‑negotiated pricing for heavy equipment and other items.
Mr. McCollie presented the item and described HGAC as a national cooperative similar to other purchasing cooperatives the city uses. He said membership “gives us the opportunity, for better pricing and to be a participating member.” The committee discussed the motivation in the context of rising costs for heavy equipment parts and replacement, with staff noting the program could be useful for items like garbage trucks.
Why it matters: cooperative purchasing can shorten procurement timelines and provide pre‑negotiated pricing; staff emphasized membership does not commit the city to make purchases.
Outcome: A motion to approve HGAC membership passed by voice vote. Staff will add HGACBuy as an available cooperative for future procurements.
