2. WE MAKE IT EASIER TO STRATEGICALLY PROCURE SOLUTIONS AND SAVE TAXPAYER DOLLARS
U.S. Communities was created by government for government. Our mission is to help government agencies save time and money in the competitive solicitation process. We make it easier for you by connecting you to our supplier partners. Through the U.S. Communities program, you can strategically procure solutions and know you are receiving the best value for your organization.
U.S. Communities connects government agencies to supplier partners
to make it easier so you can deliver quality services.

3. SETTING THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE
U.S. Communities is first cooperative program to earn the NIGP Accredited Cooperative (NAC) distinction.
NIGP’s CEO, Rick Grimm, congratulated U.S. Communities for its “tremendous achievement that further distinguishes the program in the cooperative marketplace and reflects its commitment to supporting the values and principles of professional practice in public procurement. Our members asked us to set the standard for good cooperative procurement practice. We accepted that obligation through the NAC accreditation that was developed by and for senior public procurement officials who formed our NAC Design Team.”
Just announced, June U.S. Communities is the first cooperative program to earn the NIGP Accredited Cooperative distinguish with NIGP. This is another distinguishing factor to show our standard of excellence and providing value to the public agencies we serve.

4. Presence & Credibility
National Co-Sponsors
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO)
National Governors Association
State Sponsors
A few differentiators include our sponsors. Our organization has 5 national sponsors and over 90 state/local sponsors. Sponsors of our program have chosen U.S. Communities as their cooperative purchasing program for their association members and believe the program provides savings and value for each of their organization’s members.
Over 90 State Sponsors Nationally
National League of Cities (NLC)
United States Conference of Mayors (USCM)

5. Advisory Board
Professional Oversight: Advisory Board of well-respected public procurement professionals to ensure responsible and ethical best practices
Auburn University, AL Beaverton School District, OR City and County of Denver, CO City of Chicago, IL City of El Paso, TX City of Houston, TX City of Kansas City, MO City of Los Angeles, CA City of Ocean City, NJ City of Seattle, WA Cobb County, GA Collier County Public Schools, FL Denver Public Schools, CO Emory University, GA Fairfax County, VA Fresno Unified School District, CA Great Valley School District, PA Harford County Public Schools, MD Hennepin County, MN Los Angeles County, CA Maricopa County, AZ Miami-Dade County, FL North Carolina State University, NC Onondaga County, NY Port of Portland, OR Prince William County Schools, VA San Diego Unified School District, CA State of Iowa The Ohio State University, OH
Another differentiator for U.S. Communities is our Advisory Board. The U.S. Communities Advisory Board includes procurement professionals across the county and provide professional oversight to our contracts and program. In 2015, our Advisory Board purchased over $161 million through the program. They continue to provide guidance on new contracts, trends, serve as lead agencies and are committed to helping agencies receive value through these contracts and the program.
Advisory Board Program Purchased Over $161 Million in 2016

6. Who Can Use U.S. Communities?
Cities
Counties
Special Districts
K-12 (Public or Private)
Universities and Colleges (Public and Private)
State Agencies
Nonprofit Organizations
Why can use U.S. Communities?

7. 55,000
REGISTERED AGENCIES, EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS & NONPROFITS
$2.3B
IN PRODUCTS & SERVICES PROCURED ANNUALLY
600
NEW PARTICIPANTS
PER MONTH
Who is U.S. Communities? U.S. Communities is the leading cooperative purchasing program with 55,000 registered agencies, education institutions and nonprofits. These agencies utilize U.S. Communities contracts to procure more than 2.3 billion dollars in products and services annually. Each month more than 600 new participants register their organization to simplify their procurement process. This continuing growth is fueled by the program's proven track record of delivering excellence in procurement solutions.

8. WHY USE U.S. COMMUNITIES?
NO COST TO USE CONTRACTS
IMPARTIAL LEAD PUBLIC AGENCY
BEST OVERALL GOVERNMENT PRICING
COMMITMENT BY U.S. COMMUNITIES & SUPPLIER PARTNERS
Free to use
No cost to participate
No minimum or maximum spend
Lead public agency competitively solicits, evaluates and awards all contracts.
Lead public agency owns and manages the contract after solicitation and award.
Supplier commitment to provide the lowest overall public agency pricing
Suppliers held to stringent commitments and Program Manager committed to helping agencies
Why use U.S. Communities? This is free for any agency to join the program. There is no cost to participate and no minimum or max spend. You can buy one chair or use various contracts with a new build.
U.S. Communities solicitations are run by a Lead Public Agency. The RFP or ITB is issued by the lead public agency and an evaluation is performed and award is made. Contracts are held and managed day to day by LPA.
Supplier partners commit to their best overall government pricing along with best value. This value goes beyond price through our partnership and commitment to government agencies. We are committed to providing resources you need and hold our supplier partners accountable to their contract pricing.

9. $ SAVINGS & EFFICIENCY Reduce time for contract solicitation
Immediate access to competitively-solicited contracts
Connect agencies to solutions
Here is where U.S. Communities can help. U.S. Communities can help reduce time for contract solicitation, provide access to competitively-solicitied contracts and connect you to the solutions you need without having to do the research.

10. Here you will find all of the U.S. Communities contracts and solutions. [Point out new contracts and discuss as necessary].