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School District No. 42 Participation in Cooperative Buying Groups

School District No. 42 (Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows), under the Ministry of Education and Child Care, is announcing its participation in cooperative buying groups for procurement purposes. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Education and Child Care, on behalf of The Board of Education of School District No. 42 (Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows) - Cooperative Buying Groups: - Kinetic GPO (primary cooperative contract administrator) - Additional resources: Focused Education Resources, Education Cooperative Purchasing Group (EDCO), BC Government Corporate Supply Arrangement (CSA), Canoe - Products/Services: - No specific products, OEMs, part numbers, or quantities are identified in this notice - Requirements: - Procurement will be conducted through cooperative contracts administered by Kinetic GPO and other listed groups - Compliance with Canadian trade agreements (CFTA, CETA, ATPP, BPS Procurement Directive, OOTCA, NWPTA) - No unique technical or product-specific requirements are specified - Notable Details: - This is a general notice of eligibility and intent to use cooperative procurement vehicles, not a solicitation for specific goods or services

Description

The Board of Education of School District No. 42 (Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows) is a member of Kinetic GPO and is eligible to procure through cooperative contracts administered by Kinetic GPO Procurement. The participation term is from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with possible annual extensions. Kinetic GPO's contracting policies comply with several trade agreements including CFTA, CETA, ATPP, BPS Procurement Directive, OOTCA, and NWPTA. The Board also participates in cooperative buying through Focused Education Resources, Education Cooperative Purchasing Group (EDCO), BC Government Corporate Supply Arrangement (CSA), and Canoe.

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