Our vendor, Really Good Stuff, displays a message on the first page of their punchout store on Express (the globe icon) regarding Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards. We worked with Really Good Stuff to ensure that our connection is using the Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2.
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A nonprofit in Minnesota saves thousands of dollars using CPC’s Express online marketplace – Minnesota’s preferred purchasing platform.
The Tri-Valley Opportunity Council saved $4,337.60 on 60 products in just 4 months!
A $4,337.60 saving!
Alicia Berhow, Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.
Alicia Berhow says “When we are able to save thousands of dollars on orders, we are able to put that money back into our programs.”
Results may vary based on items purchased.
If you would like to learn more about Express contact us at info@purchasingconnection.org or 888-739-3289.
Lunch is served, by you!
Rapids Wholesale Equipment is CPC’s newest vendor. Rapids Wholesale Equipment offers smallwares and large equipment for your agency’s kitchen.
Rapids Wholesale Equipment Company provides foodservice equipment and supplies, along with comprehensive design and consultation services, at discounted pricing. The professionals at Rapids can deliver solutions for every situation and budget. So, whether you’re looking for a Spoodle or a Cambro or a Bun Pan Rack, Rapids Wholesale Equipment is the vendor for you!
Click on the globe beneath the Rapids Wholesale Equipment logo to see all of the products available and additional information to make your purchasing process efficient.
Cooperative Purchasing Connection is dedicated to providing public procurement solutions that meet your needs. You can log in or register for Express at www.purchasingconnection.org – look on the right hand side of the page. You’ll also find all of the CPC suppliers by clicking on Meet Our Vendors.
Contact us at info@purchasingconnection.org or 888-739-3289.
Many of our members asked for great pricing on LED lights, tubes, lamps, outdoor LED fixtures and recessed LED panels. The Cooperative Purchasing Connection listened and now has a new vendor, Facility Solutions Group, that can provide low prices with online ordering!
How to Purchase
You can purchase the products through the CPC online purchasing platform Express. (let us know if you’d like us to create an account for you).
You can also email or call FSG. Click here to learn more about this new contract.
You can see all of the CPC partnered vendors at www.purchasingconnection.org.
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Summer ordering can go beyond the teacher wish lists and include bigger ticket items. The Cooperative Purchasing Connection has competitively solicited contracts that include the items you may be looking for – we’ve already done the work for you!
Significant discounts on:
• Kilns. Continental Clay offers 20% off on kilns. Call Mary Swartout at 800-432-2529. Contract #15.3 – Clay. Ask for your Coop discount.
• Lockers. H & B Specialized Products offers 45-62% discount on Olympus Lockers and Storage Products. Call Tom Schneider at 952-698-5780. Contract #17.4-ALT
• Stage lighting, draperies and rigging systems. Norcostco offers a 10% discount. Call Becky Bechel at 763-544-0601. Contract #17.13-TES
Thank you for supporting CPC. As always, contact us with any questions you have. You can see all of the contracts at www.purchasingconnection.org
If you would like to learn more about Cooperative Purchasing Connection or the Express, online marketplace, contact us at info@purchasingconnection.org or 888-739-3289
New Vendors
You asked for more options on Express, your online purchasing platform through the Cooperative Purchasing Connection, and we’ve responded with two new stores for you!
Schutt Sports
Offers a wide variety of sporting equipment including: helmets, shoulder pads and other protective gear.
National Business Furniture
Offers desks, chairs, tables, partitions and so much more for your office, reception area and boardroom.
Click on the globe beneath the company logo to see all of the products available and additional information to make your purchasing process efficient.
For SMART Finance integrated agencies, the vendor codes are:
- Schutt Sports – 1000025
- National Business Furniture – 1000019
Agencies integrated with SMART Finance or Skyward will now have a button to “Return to Finance System” in the top, right-hand corner. This button will take you back to your finance system with zero items in your cart.
If you have any questions about Express and finance system integration, call 888-739-3289 or email express@purchasingconnection.org.
Great News! School Specialty is waiving shipping charges on parcel delivered items! If you shop School Specialty on Express, or use the service cooperative contract (#AEPA 015-B) to email or fax in your orders, you’ll receive free shipping on parcel delivered items.
If your large products come by truck, there will still be a charge for orders under $250.00 list price.
If you have any questions please contact your School Specialty sales representative or call the Cooperative Purchasing Connection team at 888-739-3289.
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The Cooperative Purchasing Connection, through your local service cooperative, wants your end-of-year purchasing to be efficient so you can get out and enjoy the lovely spring flowers.
Below are a few ideas to save you time and money:
- Looking for flooring? Our partnered vendor Hiller Commercial Floors has a new website for you to browse the options. You will still need to reach out to Dave or Max Bahr to actually purchase. Find their contact information here.
- If you need to trade in a Lightspeed classroom audio system, do so before the end of June to get the best value. Call Ken Engstrom at 888-573-7887 for more information.
- Spring is the perfect time to schedule chemical waste clean-outs, chemical pick-ups and any tank maintenance. CPC proudly partners with The Retrofit Companies, Inc. for these services. Visit the TRC CPC Member Portal to learn more about their services or email Jake at jandrist@retrofitcompanies.com.
Thank you for supporting CPC. As always, contact us with any questions you have. You can see all of the contracts at www.purchasingconnection.org.
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The Cooperative Purchasing Connection is now partnering with the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) to bring you more opportunities to save time and money using our competitively solicited contracts.
The new CPC Contract Catalog and the new NJPA catalog are available at www.purchasingconnection.org or by clicking on the images.
As CPC participants, you now have access to an even wider range of contracts for supplies, athletics, facilities, construction, vehicles, elevators, ice rinks, landscaping, fitness equipment and more.
To ensure you are receiving discounted pricing when using the contracts, call or email the contact listed and always remember to ask for the Contract #.