Cooperative Purchasing Services

What This Service Involves

Under RCW 39.34 interlocal authority, agencies can piggyback on a contract another jurisdiction already competed. We honor cooperative and interlocal pricing so a member agency skips its own procurement. This route suits smaller cities and special districts with lean purchasing staff. Each order still receives the same documentation and compliance as a direct contract.

Benefits

Buy off an already-competed contract; Interlocal authority under RCW 39.34; Reduced procurement burden for small agencies; Consistent pricing across member jurisdictions

Our Process

1) Confirm the agency's interlocal or cooperative membership; 2) Reference the eligible cooperative contract; 3) Place an order at cooperative pricing; 4) Perform the work and document per contract

What Affects the Cost

Cooperative contract pricing terms; Order size and scope; Travel to the member agency's sites; Any agency-specific insurance riders; Volume across participating jurisdictions

Best Time of Year

Cooperative orders can be placed whenever budget allows, independent of any single agency's bid calendar.