Public Sector / Co-op Purchasing

Schaefer Plastics 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 

SCHAEFER holds an approved Sourcewell contract resulting in the competitive  procurement process for waste carts and related equipment. SCHAEFER is a waste technology and cart provider along with professional services to municipalities across North America and other Sourcewell members.

It’s free to become a Sourcewell member. Simply complete
the application form, and follow the instructions found at
sourcewell-mn.gov.

COMMBUYS (OSD)

The COMMBUYS Massachusetts Statewide Contract enables municipalities, agencies, schools and agencies to purchase SSI SCHAEFER waste carts, recycling carts and bins directly through the purchasing program.

Learn more at commbuys.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.

Learn more at hgacbuy.org

Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) purchasing program

The Pennsylvania Dept. of General Services Cooperative Purchasing Program (COSTARS)

COSTARS is a cooperative purchasing program for Pennsylvania’s 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 this application form.

Learn more at costars.state.pa.us

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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 details of the program. 

Learn more at ncsheriffs.org

North Carolina Sheriff’s Association (NCSA) Heavy Equipment Purchasing Program

Utah State Cooperative.

The Utah State Cooperative allows members to purchase products and services that have already been solidified through a bid process.

Learn more at purchasing.utah.gov

Virginia Sheriff’s Association.

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA) Heavy Equipment Procurement Program provides competitively bid contracts that are available for use by all public bodies, both within Virginia and nationwide. Through this program, public agencies can purchase a wide range of heavy equipment, including waste carts, refuse truck bodies and chassis, dump bodies, forklifts, lawn mowers, and much more.

Learn more at vasheriff.org