Equalis Group, Created by Public Sector Organizations for
Public Sector Organizations
Who is Equalis Group?
Equalis Group is a Member-Driven, Supplier-Centric organization that embodies the power of partnership. Equalis Group operates with the guiding principle that when the objectives of buyers and sellers are aligned, sustainable value is created, transcending that of the typical short-term transactional relationship. With this differentiated approach, Equalis Group is not just a cooperative purchasing organization; we are a family.
We leverage Equalis Group members’ combined buying power to command better pricing and favorable contract terms from suppliers. We develop and administer a diverse portfolio of cooperative purchasing programs that cover a wide range of products and services and provide our members with a legal and compliant exemption to the bid/request for proposals (RFP) process.
Equalis Group’s portfolio of cooperative programs currently covers the following categories:
- Assistive Technology & Services
- Athletics, Parks & Recreation
- Educational Products & Services
- Enterprise Solutions & Services
- Facilities & MRO
- Fleet
- Food & Beverage
- Furniture & Storage
- HR & Benefits
- Information Technology
- Medical
- Office Equipment & Services & Supplies
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Voting & Ballot Solutions
Each program in our rapidly growing portfolio provides our members with contracting compliance and the ability to configure the solution that best meets their individual needs while achieving the lowest Total Cost of Ownership.
Click here to download Equalis Group’s full portfolio of cooperative purchasing contracts.
Time Saved through Equalis Group = More Resources for You to Invest
How many hours and over how many weeks or months does your team invest in a typical solicitation process? How many solicitations does your organization publish each year? How much time and effort can your organization save by leveraging Equalis Group’s already- procured portfolio of programs? In what ways can you re-invest that saved time and energy to fulfill your organization’s purpose?
Remain in Compliance with Equalis Group
The Public Sector procurement process is complex, with strict local, state, and federal regulations designed to protect taxpayer dollars. Navigating these requirements can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.
Public agencies have three compliant ways to spend taxpayer dollars:
- Conducting standalone bids, RFPs, or requests for quotes (RFQ)
- Purchasing through State Term contracts
- Buying through competitively solicited cooperative agreements, like those offered by Equalis Group
With decades of Public Sector procurement experience, Equalis Group helps members save time and money while remaining fully compliant.
We partner with Lead Agencies including Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) in Georgia, Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission (MOESC) in New Jersey, Region 10 Education Service Center (Region 10 ESC) in Texas, and the Cooperative Council of Governments (CCOG) in Ohio to run rigorous, transparent competitive procurement processes. Winning suppliers are chosen based on qualitative criteria and pricing, and we establish compliant Master Agreements with these vendors for public agencies nationwide.
Become a Member of Equalis Group
If you are not already a member, you can join Equalis Group in just minutes and immediately access our portfolio of cooperative purchasing programs. Simply visit www.equalisgroup.org/member-registration to get started. There are no dues, fees, or obligations.