Each year, the Illinois Park and Recreation Association coordinates a Cooperative Purchase Program designed for your agency to save staff time and valuable tax dollars by purchasing items in bulk with other agencies throughout the state.

Park districts, municipal recreation agencies, forest preserves, conservation districts, special recreation associations and private agencies throughout Illinois have seriously benefited from the program. It’s time for you to get started too!

Why participate? Here’s some great reasons why:

• Incredible savings on tons of items - 10-60% savings on items you already buy
• Save staff time comparing quotes and products
• No minimum order requirements
• Freight and delivery charges are included in vendor’s bids
• Items are delivered right to your door
• Vendors abide by the “Local Government Prompt Payment Act”

Do you purchase any of the following items? Now imagine getting them significantly cheaper!

• Athletic Supplies
• Arts & Crafts Supplies
• Aquatic Supplies
• Office Supplies
• Sports Nets
• Custodial Supplies
• First Aid/Safety Supplies
• Pool Chemicals
• Power Tools
• Signage
• Drums & Trash Containers
• Stepladders
• Turf Supplies
• Lighting

Registration for the 2008-09 Cooperative Purchase Program will begin Monday, July 28.

Get more details about the Cooperative Purchase Program!