IPRA's Cooperative Purchase Program provides members' agencies with the opportunity to purchase supplies in bulk with other participating agencies. The program began in the mid-1980s by a group of members looking to save money purchasing grass seed. The idea of consolidated their orders and going to bid together resulted in competitive pricing and reported savings of up to 60%. Participating in this program is an excellent way for agencies to save money and valuable employee time. The Cooperative Purchase Program also provides participating vendors the opportunity to bid on items specified by the Cooperative Purchase Committee on behalf of approximately 110 participating agencies throughout the state of Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity to generate business for your company, as well as to establish a relationship with the Illinois Park & Recreation Association and show your support for parks and recreation.

Agency Information

• Incredible savings on tons of items. Take advantage of 10-60% savings on things you already buy!
• Save staff time. There's no need for you to shop around for the best prices anymore - we do the work for you by having vendors bid for the opportunity to sell their products.
• Delivery of items are delivered right to your door - and it's included in the price.
• Vendors abide by the "Local Government Prompt Payment Act".

COOP Pricing for Agencies

• $150 - EAV under $100 million
• $175 - EAV of $100-$200 million
• $200 - EAV of $200-$300 million
• $225 - EAV of $300-$500 million
• $250 - EAV of $500-$700 million
• $275 - EAV over $700 million

Vendor Information

Each year, the IPRA Cooperative Purchase Program solicits proposals for a wide variety of supplies and products on behalf of park districts, municipal recreation agencies, forest preserves and private agencies throughout Illinois.

In particular, this cooperative will be soliciting proposals for recreation products including: athletic supplies, arts & crafts, aquatic supplies, office products and sports nets. Maintenance products include custodial supplies, first aid/safety products, pool chemicals, power tools, signage, drums/trash containers, stepladders, turf supplies and lighting.

• UPDATED 2009-2010 Agency Registration Information
• UPDATED 2009-2010 Cooperative Purchase Timeline
• 2009-2010 Cooperative Purchase Available Specifications
• 2009-2010 Cooperative Purchase Vendor Registration Information