NOP-2025-02 - NOP for Sourcewell Procurement

NOTICE OF PARTICIPATION

NOP-2025-02 – Sourcewell Buying Group

Issued: January 3, 2025

1. The Canadian Free Trade Agreement stipulates that government procuring entities making a procurement by participating with a buying group, when the procurement is subject to Chapter 5 of the agreement, are to post their participation at least annually.
2. A buying group means a group of two or more members that combines the purchasing requirements and activities of the members of the group into one joint procurement process. Buying groups include cooperative arrangements in which individual members administer the procurement function for specific contracts for the group, and more formal corporate arrangements in which the buying group administers procurement for group members. Buying groups may consist of a variety of entities, including any combination of procuring entities, private sector entities, or not-for-profit organizations.
3. Notice is hereby given that the District of Summerland is a member of Sourcewell and is eligible to procure through current and future cooperative contracts that are administered by Sourcewell.
4. Sourcewell is a Group Purchasing Organization (also called a Buying Group or Cooperative Purchasing Organization). Sourcewell’s cooperative contract purchasing leverages the international purchasing power of more than 50,000 government, public sector, education, and not-for-profit organizations, while also streamlining the required purchasing process for the buying organization.
5. The Sourcewell cooperative contract categories may include but are not limited to the following:
   1. Agricultural Tractors with Related Attachments, Accessories, and Supplies
   2. Athletic and Physical Education Equipment with Related Supplies
   3. Athletic Surfaces with Installation, Related Equipment, Materials, and Services
   4. Automobiles, SUVs, Vans, and Light Trucks with Related Equipment and Accessories
   5. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Related Services
   6. Electrical Energy Power Generation Equipment with Related Parts, Supplies, and Services
   7. Event Seating and Staging Solutions with Related Accessories and Services
   8. Firefighting Equipment and Rescue Tools with Related Supplies and Accessories
   9. Fitness Equipment with Related Accessories and Services
   10. Flooring Materials with Related Supplies and Services
   11. Forklifts, Lift Trucks with Related Products & Services
   12. Grounds Maintenance Equipment, Attachments, and Accessories with Related Services
   13. Group Employee Benefits and Related Services
   14. Heavy Construction Equipment with Related Attachments and Technology
   15. Medium Duty and Compact Construction Equipment with Related Attachments
   16. Portable Construction Equipment with Related Accessories and Attachments
   17. Public Utility Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies
   18. Roadway Maintenance Equipment
   19. Sewer Vacuum, Hydro-Excavation, and Municipal Pumping Equipment with Related Accessories and Supplies
   20. Snow and Ice Handling Equipment, Supplies, and Accessories
   21. Technology Products and Services with Related Solutions

1. Those who are interested in becoming a vendor must follow the Sourcewell competitive solicitation process. More information can be found at:
   https://www.sourcewell-mn.gov/sourcewell-for-vendors/become-a-supplier
2. All inquiries specific to this NOP can be directed to procurement@summerland.ca .
3. This NOP will be posted until February 7, 2025.