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CES' Bulk Purchasing Program will begin accepting requests November 22. The Bulk Purchasing Program, or BPP, is a bulk bid CES puts out on behalf of all its participants. For example, if 39 schools indicate they would like 501 blue chairs, CES bids for 501 blue chairs. A bulk bid offers more savings to schools, and all participating schools share in this cost savings. The program is Web-based, and participating schools select the items they would like to order, CES bids those items, and once awards are made, schools can finalize their orders online. Categories in the Bulk Purchasing Program include: A - Janitorial B - Lumber C - Metal D - Paper E - Sporting Goods and Nursing Supplies F - Office and School Supplies G - A/V and Library Supplies and Equipment H - Science Equipment I - Furniture J - Hardware K - Musical Instruments L - Classroom and Art Supplies M - Food Service Non-Food Items If you would like to look over the online program, go to www.nmedu.org/cppweb. At the login prompt, enter DemoBPP as your login name, and 123456 as your password. Once you're in, feel free to try any feature you like. If you would like for your school to participate in the Bulk Purchasing Program, please contact Deanna Chavez at (505) 344-5470. More information about the Bulk Purchasing Program will be provided during the Regional Meetings for Business Officials that will be held during the week of November 15. |