The Iowa Cooperative Purchasing program allows government entities and subdivisions across the State of Iowa to purchase from contracts (“Master Agreements”) created by the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Central Procurement. Cooperative purchasing is a collaborative effort, providing benefits in pricing, product quality, and contract process efficiencies for public purchasing entities throughout the State.


The program was developed in accordance with Iowa Admin. Code r. 11-117.4(3) “Master agreements entered into by the department [DAS] may be extended to and made available for the use of other governmental entities as defined in Iowa Code section 8A.101.”

 

Eligibility


As defined in Iowa Code § 8A.101 , “governmental entities” include any unit of government in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of government, including its political subdivisions; any unit of the United States government; or any association or other organization whose membership consists primarily of one or more of any of the foregoing. Political subdivisions are defined in the same Section of Iowa Code as “a county, city, school district, or combination thereof”.
 

  • Municipalities 
  • Volunteer Fire Departments
  • Counties 
  • Volunteer First Aid and Rescue Squads
  • School Districts 
  • Community and State Colleges

 

Benefits

We know the procurement process can be overwhelming and time consuming. Simplify the process and save on the duplication of administrative costs and the time needed to find the right contract by buying off of State of Iowa awarded contracts from vendors you already use. 

Available Contracts


State of Iowa awarded contracts are posted in IMPACS. When you navigate to the IMPACS system, follow the instructions for public login.

 

Cooperative Purchasing Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

Additional Resources

  • Cooperative Purchasing Info
    Informational sheet on the State of Iowa Cooperative Purchasing program
  • ‘How to use this contract’ videos
    Informational videos on how to use some of the DAS Master Agreements

 

Contact
Jocelyn Brincks
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Central Services Procurement
jocelyn.brincks1@iowa.gov
515.499.3659