COOPERATIVES
SSI SCHAEFER works closely with both government agencies and cooperatives to bring the latest products and service programs to those valued members.
It is our privilege to work closely with organizations that wish to give back to the communities we serve.
Sourcewell
Sourcewell is a national contract purchasing cooperative that streamlines required purchasing processes for municipalities. As a municipal national contracting agency, Sourcewell establishes competitive solicited purchasing contracts under the guidance of the Uniform Municipal Contracting Law. Sourcewell enables members to legally purchase through awarded contracts.
It’s free to become a Sourcewell member. Simply complete the application form, and follow the instructions.
SSI SCHAEFER Sourcewell Contract #041217-SF
BuyBoard
The BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative is a cooperative formed between the National School Boards Association (NSBA) and several state board associations to streamline the buying process for schools, municipalities, and other public entities.
BuyBoard was developed to comply with state laws that require governmental entities to make purchases from an approved list of vendors who have gone through a competitive procurement process. BuyBoard gives members the advantage of leveraging the Cooperative’s ability to obtain bulk discounts, combined with ease of e-commerce shopping.
Learn More at buyboard.com
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) purchasing program is known as HGABuy. The program provides contracts for all local governments and certain non-profits access to competitive bid pricing. The Interlocal Contract (ILC) is the required legal document that establishes a link between end-user local governments /non-profits and HGACBuy, and gives the end-user access to HGACBuy contracts.
The Louisiana LaMATS Purchasing Services
LaMATS Purchasing Services provides municipal procurement solutions with pre-negotiated discounts for waste and recycling carts.
SSI SCHAEFER LaMATS Contract Number 2019 –
Lake Providence – 01: Curbside Garbage Containers
The Pennsylvania Dept. of General Services Cooperative Purchasing Program (COSTARS)
COSTARS is a cooperative purchasing program for Pennsylvania local public procurement units and state-affiliated entities that are registered COSTARS members with the Department of General Services.
To become a member, please complete the application form found here.
SSI SCHAEFER COSTARS Contract Number 114879
Greater Phoenix Area: City of Mesa AZ
SSI SCHAEFER works closely the city of Mesa, AZ to bring you discounts on waste and recycling carts.
SSI SCHAEFER Bid Number #2018048
North Carolina Sheriff’s Association (NCSA) Heavy Equipment Purchasing Program
The NCSA Heavy Equipment Purchasing Program is available to any and all units of local government and political subdivisions inside and outside the state of North Carolina. All customers are bound by their individual governing purchasing ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Members are not required to register with NCSA, but are encouraged to review the information available here.
SSI SCHAEFER NCSA / HEPP Bid Number 19-03-0504
TX Smart Buy.
The State of Texas Cooperattive Purchasing Program is available for local governments, education, and non-profit assistance organization. The program is called Texas SmartBuy Membership. To gain access to purchase from State of Texas contracts and procurement resources, you must become a member. Put the multi-billion dollar purchasing power to work for you and become a member. Visit the State of Texas SmartBuy and view eligibility requirements.
SSI SCHAEFER Texas SmartBuy Contract 450-A2
Utah State Cooperative.
The Utah State Cooperative allows members to purchase products and services that have already been solidified through a bid process.
SSI SCHAEFER Contract Number MA3068
SSI SCHAEFER Vendor Number VC225554
Virginia Sheriff’s Association.
The goal of the VSA Heavy Equipment Procurement Program is to establish cooperative contracts for us by public bodies in the Commonwealth that achieve competitive pricing on equipment that county and city government agencies purchase. The Association program helps eliminate duplication of effort through the creation of one statewide contract that can be used by all public bodies.
SSI SCHAEFER VASA / HEPP Bid Number 20-01-0802
