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Jan
21

Three New CPC Contracts!

by Mary Juliot

CPC is pleased to announce three new contracts under our Facilities and Grounds category! Please find additional information – including member benefits, audit paperwork, and additional contact information – at the individual vendor pages on purchasingconnection.org.


Partnering for Playground Safety:
The Cooperative Purchasing Connection has awarded a contract to SafetyFirst Playground Maintenance to provide members with access to safer, more enjoyable playgrounds. SafetyFirst Playground Maintenance is a family owned and operated company founded in 2010 who’s services include surfacing, playground relocation, maintenance/repairs, inclusion and problem specific solutions. SafetyFirst has maintained and resurfaced hundreds of playgrounds across the Midwest and members will receive the best pricing on installation, maintenance and products by accessing this contract through CPC.
Eliminate the bid process and connect with SafetyFirst on your next playground maintenance project.  For more information, visit www.purchasingconnection.org or contact Marissa Bauer at [email protected] or call/text 763-389-2076

 
LED Supply Co:
Founded in 2009, LED Supply Co. is a wholesale distributor of over 250 LED lighting manufacturers. LED Supply Co. is a manufacturer neutral lighting partner that serves end-users with proactive retrofits and new construction projects. CPC members will be supported by LED Supply Co.’s Midwest team. With over 10 years of Xcel Energy rebate experience, LED Supply Co. can often instantly deduct any utility rebates to minimize the necessary budget approvals. Their energy saving proposals are very impressive, they offer both on-site and off-side audits, and they stand to be excellent partners.
For more information, visit www.purchasingconnection.org or contact Tony Beman at [email protected] or call at 715-864-0846


The Retrofit Companies Lighting and Design:
The Retrofit Companies (TRC) now carry two contracts with CPC! They are an environmental services vendor doing business as TRC Environmental and they are a lighting audits and solutions vendor doing business as TRC Lighting and Design. TRC is offering a CPC Members exclusive access to a website with information on lighting and energy resources, discounted pricing for design and solutions services, and turn-key solutions. They also come with strong recommendations from members who are already TRC customers.
For more information, visit www.purchasingconnection.org or contact Jake Andrist at [email protected] or call at 507-363-0656

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Oct
10

An Interview with an Express User

by Mary Juliot

Alicia Berhow is a nonprofit senior services manager at Tri-Valley Opportunity Council.

Alicia Berhow, Tri-Valley Opportunity Council

What is your official title?
Senior Services Manager

What do you like about Express and Cooperative Purchasing Connection?
When I first started at Tri-Valley in January of 2018, I was the Administrative Assistant.
I was tasked with getting supplies for the office and I was looking for something that was streamlined and easy to use for everyday items as well as the specialty items at the same time. I love that the program is so easy to use, and you can form it to meet the needs of your company.

Has using CPC/Express saved you time and money?
Our CEO mentioned that there was ordering options through the CPC site that we were a part of, so I started to do some research to see if it would be a good fit for the Tri-Valley team as a whole. It was a simple site to learn, and the staff did a wonderful job with teaching me how to use it, and to utilize the program to best fit our needs. We have many sites within Minnesota, and it was very easy to get them set up with the program. Ordering is quick, easy and very reliable.

Have you done any “big” orders through Express
Our Admin Office in Crookston is moving to a new location. We worked with the CPC vendor, Innovative Office Solutions to order new furniture for the new location. They were able to secure a discount, and the process was very easy. They were great to work with!

Click here to view the CPC Contract Catalog featuring Alicia.

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Jun
10

Stay Safe with USA Security

by Mary Juliot

USA Security opened in 2003, as a surveillance boutique and has grown into a leader in full security systems integration, included but not limited to video, card access, intrusion points, wireless technology, etc.  Specializing in custom security solutions,  we strive to provide exceptional technical support, high levels of professionalism, and integrity in everything we do. Our in-house project management, installation, and service staff are fully certified and licensed, keeping up-to-date on new advanced technologies.

Today, USA Security works with a variety of public institutions and private industries including: Public and private K-12 education, gaming, sports and entertainment facilities, convention centers, city administration, hospitals; bringing cross-sectional experience and best practices to each new customer. Our goal is to develop a long-term partnership, above a vendor-client relationship.  To develop that relationship, we are excited to offer specialized contracted discounted pricing on surveillance and card access products and service levels through the CPC, and will continue to work with the CPC to continue to introduce new security and surveillance technologies trending and available today.

Click here to find out more or contact USA Security for a more information.

 

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Dec
3

Tierney Tech Tour at Perham High School

by Julie Anderson

Christ Jensen in front of video wall

Perham High School is a shining example of incorporating new technology in the classroom and shared spaces. Recently CPC partnered vendor Tierney Brothers installed a variety of products, including digital signage and wall panels. You can see more pictures below on the CPC Facebook page. You can also learn more about the contracts and available products at https://purchasingconnection.org/contract/tierney-brothers/26/

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Nov
20

Kinetic Leasing

by Julie Anderson

Kinetic Leasing logo

CPC is pleased to inform our participants they have a new lease financing option. Kinetic Leasing is a general equipment financing company specializing in providing flexible, creative leasing solutions to schools, cities and counties for both new and used equipment. This type of financing is perfect for large tech projects, road equipment, building additions and improvements and much more! Get more information by going to the Kinetic Leasing vendor profile page.

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Apr
25

CPC NJPA Partnership

by Mary Juliot

The Cooperative Purchasing Connection (CPC), a multi-region purchasing program of eight service cooperatives, has partnered with NJPA’s national purchasing program to offer a large selection of NJPA contracts to our members. CPC and NJPA worked together to select contracts that complement and expand the CPC solicited contracts. NJPA chose CPC contracts to add to their offerings in Region 5.
The service cooperatives are excited to be combining our national and regional expertise to provide members with more buying power and more choice when purchasing. Plus, all of the contracts have been awarded through the required competitive process. Call us at 888-739-3289 for more information.

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Feb
26

Congratulations to Midwest Playscapes

by Julie Anderson

Midwest Playscapes, a partnered CPC vendor, has won more national awards! The team, which offices out of Savage, Minn., was recently awarded the highest score for customer service by Playworld. They were also recognized for exceeding their sales goals. CPC members are able to purchase discounted Playworld systems from Midwest Playscapes. Mike Korth, Matt Finnegan, Malli Harms, President Bruce Pudwell and Natalie Lenzen are just part of the great team. Learn more  here.

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