National Cooperative Purchasing Program Operates on the same principles as local and regional co-ops National structure for public agencies to aggregate collective purchasing power Improve the overall effectiveness of their purchasing processes Nonprofit Organization

Presence and Credibility State Sponsors Association of Oregon Counties OASBO Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) National Association of Counties (NACo) National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) National League of Cities (NLC) United States Conference of Mayors (USCM)

Public Procurement Professionals City of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County Cobb County Dallas County Davis Joint Unified School District City and County of Denver Emory University Fairfax County State of Georgia Great Valley School District Harford County Public Schools, MD Hennepin County Hillsborough School District City of Houston City of Los Angeles Los Angeles County Maricopa County Maimi-Dade County/Public Health Trust North Carolina State University Salem Keizer School District City of San Antonio San Diego Unified School District City of Seattle Advisory Board Program Purchases Over $130 Million in 2009

Eligible Agencies Cities Counties Special Districts K-12 (Public or Private) Universities and Colleges (Public or Private) NonProfit Organizations State Agencies

Facilities Solutions Maintenance, Repair & Operating Supplies Electrical & Data Communications Janitorial Supplies Paint Solutions Elevator Maintenance Roofing Supplies, Related Products & Services NEW!

Office and Classroom Solutions Office & School Supplies Office Furniture Education Furniture Science/Labware Supplies & Equipment Art, Classroom & School Supplies, Products and Services

Technology Solutions Technology Products & Equipment, Services & Solutions Technology Products & Equipment Technology Services & Solutions Office Machines

Recreation and Athletic Solutions Park & Playground Athletic Equipment & P.E. Supplies Synthetic Turf & Other Athletic Surfaces

Specialty Solutions Auto Parts & Accessories Uniform & Work Apparel NEW! Homeland Security & Public Safety Solutions Equipment & Tool Rental Services

Independent Stationers Dealer Network Established in 1977 National independent dealer owned cooperative (1994) 250+ dealers, 500+ locations, sales representatives Local small business dealers or minority owned dealers Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN Charter member of Business Products Group International (BPGI) Over $2 Billion in end-user sales Supported by United Stationers, a national wholesale distributor

United Stationers Overview $4.7 Billion company based in Deerfield, Illinois National distribution network U.S. largest full stocking wholesaler 20,000 plus product offerings Over $600 million inventory investment 98%+ line fill rates 31 Distribution Centers Robust eCommerce Platform

Local Support Network of 250 plus community based independent office supply dealers Qualified, Certified and Trained dealers selected specifically to handle your agency’s individual needs Opportunity to support local business, create local jobs and enhance the local tax base

Service & Delivery Independent dealer network provides local and personalized service to your agency Tailored to your specific needs Customer Care 800 number Free delivery next day Delivered to you Dock Department Desktop

Independent Stationers Rebates eCommerce Rebate: Paid out at the participant level and reset on a quarterly basis The eCommerce rebates are net purchases (excluding taxes, shipping, and handling, less returns) Paid in the form of credit against future purchases and will be credited within 45 days at the close of any given quarter Order 40%-79% products online 0.5 % Rebate Order 80% + products online 1 % Rebate

Independent Stationers Rebates Volume Rebate: Paid out at the participant level on an annual basis, starting with the month your first order is placed through the end of the calendar year Paid on net purchases (excluding taxes, shipping, handling and fewer returns) Paid in the form of a check directly to the U.S. Communities participant within 45 days of the end of any given calendar year, or 12 full months on the program, whichever is higher $500K - $1M0.5 % $1 M - $3.5M2% $3.5M-$10M5% $10M +5.5%

Ease of Transition National Account Business Development Managers provide personal one-on-one account management Independent Stationers Customer Care 800 number available for assistance IPLAN to understand your specific needs Training for users on eCommerce platform Local dealers trained on your particular requirements General information housed on: uscommunities.isgroup.org

Online Ordering World class eCommerce solution Search Capabilities Administration Purchasing controls Reporting Confirmations

Resources For more information Contact your National Account Development Managers Go to uscommunities.isgroup.org Contact Independent Stationers Customer Care at 877- USC or

USC Ecommerce Marketplace Marketplace Benefits Free to U.S. Communities participants Single source login for access to multiple suppliers Immediate visibility into products and pricing Ability to make purchases with p-card or credit card Provides comprehensive reporting Eliminates paper entirely – your green procurement solution Go to and click “Shop Now”!

Contract Audits Independent pricing audits performed by U.S. Communities Audits performed by third party firm Assist supplier with stronger internal audit procedures

How to Register Log on to U.S. Communities Web Site Click ‘Register to Participate’ Complete the Registration Process Need More Information Regarding the Process, Click on

Program Information Website: Register Online Authorizing Legal Statutes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Sheet Documentation: Original Solicitation and Contract References: Advisory Board Members, State Sponsors Supplier Links, Product Information & Contact Information Participant Login Page