ART - Cooperative Procurement 2015

The document is about the AZNIGP Model Cooperative Procurement Program, which is a guideline developed by the Arizona Capitol Chapter of NIGP (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing) to help school districts, cities, towns, counties, and other municipalities develop a model procurement program. The document provides various best practice recommendations for an efficient cooperative procurement program, including the benefits of cooperative purchasing, strategic procurement planning, sources of information for public agencies, data analysis, contract formats, types of contracts, types of solicitations, composing the solicitation, minimum legal policy requirements, contract administration, and audit requirements/results. Additionally, the document highlights a specific requirement for non-automated term contracts, stating that the manufacturer must submit a printed price from their price list. This requirement ensures transparency and accuracy in pricing for such contracts. The document serves as a comprehensive template model process that can be utilized by public agencies for determining their role in a cooperative procurement. It also provides contact information for further information about the program.