Affiliations

Mohave Arizona Cooperative Purchasing

Mohave Educational Services Cooperative, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation empowering Arizona schools, cities, counties and other members to save time and money by providing cooperative contracts and procurement support for quality products and services. Play It Safe Playgrounds contract for playgrounds and related items #19O-PLAY-0221 or for fabric shade #20Q-PLAY2-0402.

1Government Procurement Alliance

1Government Procurement Alliance is an Arizona-based nonprofit NATIONAL governmental purchasing cooperative that allows public agencies to take advantage of existing public contracts to purchase the goods they need, at the most competitive prices.

At 1GPA, they believe in knowledge and best business practices. That’s why their clients can be sure they receive the benefits of pooled purchasing power, paired with the professionalism and devotion to customer service that clients expect in the private sector. Our current contract is #23-07P-08.

Arizona Parks and Recreation Association

The Arizona Parks and Recreation Association, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit, was founded in 1950 to provide professional development, advocacy and resources to all who enhance quality of life through parks, recreation and environmental conservation. APRA has seven professional branches and four regions dedicated to providing opportunities for a broad range of parks and recreation professionals. In addition to workshops, advocacy events, and networking opportunities throughout the year, APRA hosts a statewide annual conference and trade show in August. This event features programs and parks unique to Arizona, insightful educational sessions, national certifications, innovative exhibitors, and statewide awards.

Their mission is to provide professional development, advocacy, and resources to all who enhance quality of life through parks, recreation, and environmental conservation.

Arizona Association of School Business Officials

The Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) is a professional organization providing support and professional development opportunities for individuals in the field of education who provide management and services in accounting, finance, budget, food and nutrition, technology, maintenance and facilities, pupil transportation, and other support service operations.

The mission of the Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) is to promote the highest standards of school business management by providing quality training, legislative leadership, and cultivating the professional stature of its members.

Arizona Association of Community Managers

The Arizona Association of Community Managers (AACM) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting a positive understanding of community associations and the contribution of professional management services in the development, establishment and maintenance of high-quality, well-managed neighborhoods. Founded in 2003 by management groups looking to positively impact their profession, AACM now includes more than 50 of the leading community management companies in Arizona as well as more than 200 affiliate partners who provide a variety of services to Arizona communities. Representing management companies that serve more than 1 million Arizona households, AACM is the leading information resource for legislators and community managers regarding homeowners association and management issues.

Community Associations Institute

An international organization dedicated to building better communities, CAI provides information, education and resources to all community association stakeholders, including community managers and homeowner leaders. Their mission is to inspire professionalism, effective leadership and responsible citizenship—ideals reflected in communities that are preferred places to call home.

Mesa Chamber of Commerce

With a history that extends more than 110 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has come a long way. The Chamber continues to bring top of the line networking opportunities to the community. Witnessing the growth and expansion of Mesa has given the Chamber more motivation to stay ahead of the curve and offer effective, up to date trend events and programs throughout the years.

AZPurchasing.org

Arizona Purchasing website serves purchasers across different disciplines for the purposes of; developing a central and statewide prospective bidder’s list, posting solicitations and requests for quotations online, and to more effectively disseminate solicitation information to the vendor and varied buyer communities.

The mission of Arizona Purchasing is to provide purchasers with web based tools to more efficiently manage prospective bidders and solicitations whereby providing effective communication to the vendor community.

Procure.AZ.gov

The State Procurement Office (SPO), located within the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), serves as the State’s central procurement authority and is responsible for the authorization, oversight and management of the contracting and purchasing activities of the State.

The Blue Book Building & Construction Network

The Blue Book Network is the largest and most active network in the commercial construction industry – with a member base comprised of General Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Manufacturers, Architects, Engineers, Building Owners, Transportation and Utilities Professionals, Real Estate Developers, Facility and Property Managers and Government Agencies.

The Blue Book Building and Construction Network remains committed to providing the information solutions needed to simplify the preconstruction process and continually advance the commercial construction industry across the United States.

Pinal Partnership

Pinal Partnership was created with a vision of uniting community growth efforts in Pinal County. Their mission is to “Improve research, planning and coordination of private and public efforts related to infrastructure, natural resources and community development in Pinal County.”

The Pinal Partnership is a coalition of community, business and educational and governmental leaders, whose goal is to provide leadership and support in specific areas of focus.

Arizona Chapter ASLA

ASLA’s mission is to lead, educate, and participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning, and artful design of our cultural and natural environments.

Landscape architects, designers, students and teachers in Arizona are individuals with distinct approaches to the profession, but their goals are united to develop and enhance the environment we live in.

The Reference Library

The Reference Library was developed out of the need for up-to-date product and code information in the construction industry. The Reference Library has:

• Over 1,800 manufacturer catalogs
• 8,200 reference logged into a computerized data base
• Code books
• A myriad of product samples
• Box lunch bureau program for your office presentations