Piggyback purchasing authorization expansion
Alum Rock Union ElementaryCalifornia- Detected
- Jul 16, 2026
- 110 days ago
- Sector
- Supplies & Materials
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The board will approve use of piggyback contracts for purchasing equipment, materials, goods, and services (excluding construction) through cooperatives like GSA/CMAS, NASPO, Sourcewell, OMNIA, and CalSAVE. This broad authorization allows departments to buy via existing competitively-bid contracts, often at lower prices. Vendors on these cooperative contracts gain an easier sales path into Alum Rock, while others may need to consider joining these co-ops to compete.
Applies to non-construction goods and services; recognizes time and cost savings of cooperative purchasing.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 16, 2026
- Agency
- Alum Rock Union Elementary
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