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Cooperative purchasing has been utilized in public procurement for several
years to gain economies of scale. Cooperative Purchasing Agreements
(COOP) are also referred to as Interlocal Agreements/Contracts. Any local or
governmental agency can sign an Interlocal Agreement with an agency who
has an existing Job Order Contract (JOC) in place and have access to that
agency’s resources.

Implementing a COOP

How can any governmental agency implement a Cooperative Job Order
Contracting Program?

Adopt a Board Resolution to enter into an Interlocal Agreement
Identify items (services) to be performed under JOC contract
Enter into a direct contract with RHJ-JOC