FAQ

State statutes and, if applicable, local ordinances generally allow one government agency to purchase from contracts competitively solicited by another government agency ("Lead Public Agency"). This, of course, would require the consent of all parties including the supplier, the Lead Public Agency, and government agency purchasing from the Lead Public Agency contract. U.S. Communities contracts are established to meet both the competitive solicitation and consent requirements. Generally, a public body may participate in, sponsor, conduct, or administer a cooperative procurement agreement with one or more other public bodies, or agencies of the United States, for the purpose of combining requirements to increase efficiency or reduce administrative expenses. In some states, this power is not passed on to localities.

Yes. Volume discounts are available based on large quantity orders. Please contact the vendor by phone, fax, or email for price quotes on large multiple orders of the same item or product.

Public agencies must register online at the U.S. Communities Web site to participate. There are no restrictions on the amount or size of a public agency order.

The suppliers pay a minimum 1% administrative fee to participate and this pays for operating expenses and offsets costs incurred by national and state sponsors.

First speak to the supplier representative, but if this does not work, ask to speak to the U.S. Communities national account manager or contact U.S. Communities.