This benefits both the state and political subdivisions. Lower prices from competition for larger volumes. Reduced overhead costs because one organization handles the bidding process. Improved vendor relations as a result of volume business. Combined expertise of many purchasing professionals.
Vendors make shipments to and invoice direct with purchasers.
Buying off state price agreements is a trouble-free process, compatible with current procurement procedures of individual organizations. Searching for the best price and supplier requires simply looking up the product in the appropriate award or index. In addition, state-local purchasing provides purchasing workshops to further educate the purchasing professional.