How are commodities or services selected for Cooperative Purchasing?
A. The jurisdictions, school boards and authorities purchasing agents make recommendations for commodities and services and volunteer to serve as a lead jurisdiction. • Q. How much does the Cooperative Purchasing Program save? A. The program saves the region approximately $2 million annually. • Q. How can a regional jurisdiction, school board or authority participate in Cooperative Purchasing? A. They should contact the Project Manager, Tom Savoie, on 202-962-3222 or email tsavoie@mwcog.org. • Q. How can a vendor participate in the Cooperative Purchasing Program? A. The vendor needs to be on the bidders lists of the purchasing department of the lead jurisdiction issuing the solicitation. • Q. Does COG maintain a regional bidders list? A. COG does not maintain a regional bidders list. • Q. Is there a fuller description of the Cooperative Purchasing Program? A. See the Users Guide to Cooperative Purchasing on the COG Web Site or contact Tom Savoie on 202-962-3222 or email tsavoie@mwcog.o
