Registration for the IPRA Cooperative Purchase Program begins Wednesday, August 8.

Each year, IPRA coordinates a Cooperative Purchase Program specifically for park districts, municipal recreation agencies, forest preserves, conservation districts, special recreation associations and private agencies throughout Illinois. The program is an excellent way for your agency to save staff time and valuable tax dollars by purchasing in bulk with other agencies throughout the state.

The cost savings are an obvious benefit of the program, but there are others:

• Save time comparing quotes and products.
• No minimum order requirements.
• Freight and delivery charges are included in vendor’s bids.
• Vendors abide by the “Local Government Prompt Payment Act” allowing agencies 30 days from receipt of invoice to have it approved and another 30 days to make payments.

To begin, login to the IPRA Member Only page and click on the Cooperative Purchase Program link.