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Board considers adding one more cooperative purchasing contract; staff says co‑ops often save time and money
Summary
Staff proposed adding MPGov to the district’s list of cooperative purchasing agreements; presenters said such contracts sometimes offer better pricing and reduce procurement work but board members asked staff to verify master price agreements and vendor vetting practices.
Staff asked the board to add MPPGov to the district’s existing list of cooperative purchasing programs, which currently includes BuyBoard, TIPS, Sourcewell and others. The district currently participates in eight purchasing cooperatives and staff described the proposal as adding a ninth option for vetted national price agreements.
Presenters said cooperative purchasing can save time because large…
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