Cooperative Purchasing Agreements

The University has agreements with the following organizations/institutions that allow the University the benefit of purchasing goods/services off their established contracts. Regardless of the dollar amount, a quote referencing the contract number should always be requested when utilizing these cooperative agreements. Click on the organization/institution of your choice for additional information on the use of the contracts. You should use your PCard for orders of $10,000 or less, and a requisition for orders over $10,000. Bidding may be required if the quote contains non-contract items exceeding $25,000.

 

1GPA

Click on the link above; choose the 'Current Contracts/Vendors' link; review the contracts and contact the vendor of choice for pricing, delivery, etc. For orders over $25,000, have the vendor send you a written quote that references the 1GPA Contract Number. Enter a requisition and send the written quote as an attachment.  

Arizona - State of Arizona Contract

Click on the link above; choose a Category; review the contracts and contact the vendor of choice for pricing, delivery, etc. For orders over $25,000, have the vendor send you a written quote that references the State Contract Number. Enter a requisition and send the written quote as an attachment.

Arizona State University

Click on the link above; review the commodity list and contact the applicable ASU Buyer to see if they have a contract for the commodity you are interested in, and if they do, whether we can use the contract. If we can use the contract, contact the vendor for pricing, delivery, etc. For orders over $25,000, have the vendor send you a written quote that references the ASU Contract Number. Enter a requisition and send the written quote as an attachment.

Educational and Institutional Cooperative (E&I Coop)

Click on the link above; and on the top bar select contracts which opens a drop-down menu.  This allows for searches via contract list or category. If you click on the contract list you can click on a vendor icon and you will see an overview of the contract with contact information. Contact the vendor of choice for pricing, delivery, etc. For orders over $25,000, have the vendor send you a written quote that references the E&I Contract Number. Enter a requisition and send the written quote as an attachment.

Equalis Group

Click on the link above; under Contracts & Solicitations, choose a Contact and contact the vendor of choice for pricing, delivery, etc. For orders over $25,000, have the vendor send you a written quote that references the State Contract Number. Enter a requisition and send the written quote as an attachment.

General Services Administration (GSA)

The University is entitled to use contracts under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Cooperative Purchasing for information technology products and services as well as Law Enforcement products and services., When using a GSA contract all of the following must apply:

  • The price is equal to or less than the contractor’s current federal supply contract price.
  • The contractor has indicated in writing that the contractor is willing to extend the current federal supply contract pricing, terms and conditions.
  • The purchase order adequately identifies the federal supply contract on which the order is based.
  • It is cost-effective and in the best interests of the University.

Contact the vendor of choice for pricing, delivery, etc. For orders over $25,000, have the vendor send you a written quote that references the GSA Contract Number. Enter a requisition and send the written quote as an attachment.

Mohave Cooperative

Click on the link above; choose a Category; review the contracts and contact the vendor of choice for pricing, delivery, etc. For orders over $25,000, have the vendor send you a written quote that references the Mohave Cooperative Contract Number. Enter a requisition and send the written quote as an attachment.

NCPA

Click on the link above; review the available contracts. Click on the vendor’s name and you will find the contact information. Contact the vendor of choice for pricing, delivery, etc. For orders over $25,000, have the vendor send you a written quote that references the NCPA Contract Number. Enter a requisition and send the written quote as an attachment.

Northern Arizona University

Click on the link above. Contact one of the NAU Purchasing Staff to see if they have a contract for the commodity you are interested in, and if they do whether we can use the contract. If we can use the contract, contact the vendor for pricing, delivery, etc. For orders over $25,000, have the vendor send you a written quote that references the NAU Contract Number. Enter a requisition and send the written quote as an attachment.

Omnia (formerly National IPA - Member #8493)

Click on the link above and you will see the available contract(s). There are links next to the Contact(s) to use for more detailed contract information.  Contact the vendor of choice for pricing, delivery, etc. For orders over $25,000, have the vendor send you a written quote that references the Omnia Contract Number. Enter a requisition and send the written quote as an attachment.

Sourcewell (formerly National Joint Powers Alliance)

Click on the link above; review the available contracts. Click on the vendor's name and you will find the contact information. Contact the vendor of choice for pricing, delivery, etc. For orders over $25,000, have the vendor send you a written quote that references the Sourcewell Contract Number. Enter a requisition and send the written quote as an attachment. If the vendor requires the University Sourcewell Member Number, it is 8493.

TIPS

Click on the link above; select available contracts by contract or vendor by hovering over the "contracts" link. Click on the vendor’s name and you will find the contact information. Contact the vendor of choice for pricing, delivery, etc. For orders over $25,000, have the vendor send you a written quote that references the TIPS Contract Number. Enter a requisition and send the written quote as an attachment.