Community Leasing Partners — Tax exempt leasing and lease purchase financing

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit, has established a cooperative purchasing program for tax-exempt municipal leasing and lease purchase financing under solicitation number 092424. This agreement is designed to provide participating government entities across the United States and Canada with access to specialized leasing solutions and related services. Following a competitive solicitation process that included the evaluation of four vendors, the Sourcewell Board of Directors ratified the awards on December 17, 2024. The resulting Master Agreement with Community First National Bank, operating as Community Leasing Partners, defines the scope of financial solutions and pricing constraints for the program. The contract is effective through November 11, 2028, with provisions for potential extensions. Key administrative contacts for the awardee include Vice President and Director of Leasing Blake Kaus and Marketing Lead Callan Jarabek, while Sourcewell manages the program through its supplier development team.