Group Municipality Declaration of Participation in a Buying Group

The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), representing its member municipalities, is formally declaring their intent to participate in procurement opportunities through the Kinetic GPO and CentralSource buying group purchasing programs for the period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. This declaration is a compliance measure aligned with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, which mandates procurement entities to publicly announce their involvement in buying groups at least annually through designated tendering platforms, ensuring transparency and guiding potential suppliers to the appropriate tender notices. This solicitation, identified as SK-NPP2026, is issued by a federal agency under the Government of Canada, specifically targeting municipal participation within the Saskatchewan region. The notice aims to comply with procurement regulations rather than solicit bids or sales opportunities. Questions or clarifications regarding this declaration can be directed to Carl Macdonald, the Vice President of Contracting and Compliance at Kinetic GPO, who serves as the primary contact for this procurement notice. This public statement is intended to inform suppliers and stakeholders of the municipalities’ commitment to collaborative purchasing efforts during the specified timeframe.