Send completed purchase orders IN DUPLICATE to IPRA, 1815 S. Meyers Road, Suite 400, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181. Please mark the envelope, “Cooperative Purchase Program.” 

What if I need to change my order?

Agencies can add to existing orders until their purchase orders are sent to IPRA, however we can only guarantee your original order will be filled. Agencies may not delete or decrease any existing order after the bids have been awarded. 

Do the vendor bid prices include shipping and tax?

Yes.

What if there is a mistake in my order confirmation report?

IPRA sends a copy of ordered items to each participating agency. If there are any changes or mistakes in the report, please note them on the confirmation letter and return by the deadline to IPRA. There will be no changes made to agency orders after the deadline.&

How can I get my business involved?

Businesses who would like to be invited to participate in the program can contact Heather Weishaar at IPRA, (630) 376-1911 or email heather@ilipra.org. Please include the name of the company, contact name, mailing address, phone & fax numbers, website and email address.

What if my agency doesn’t have purchase orders?

Contact IPRA for a copy of a generic purchase order.

When will my agency get the list of items we can bid on?

Please refer to the Cooperative Purchase Timetable. To view the 2005-2006 Timetable, click here.

What kinds of items are included in the program?

Please refer to the Cooperative Purchase Specification Summary. To view the item summary, click here.

When will my business be notified of the awarded bids?

Please refer to the Cooperative Purchase Timetable. To view the 2005-2006 Timetable, click here.