Participation in Cooperative Buying Groups

The Board of Education of School District No. 42 (Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows) is a member of Kinetic GPO, allowing it to procure goods and services through cooperative contracts managed by Kinetic GPO Procurement. This participation is effective from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with the option for annual extensions. Kinetic GPO’s procurement practices comply with several trade agreements and regulatory frameworks including the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, and various regional trade partnerships and procurement directives, ensuring transparent and compliant contracting processes. In addition to Kinetic GPO, the Board also engages in cooperative buying through multiple other resources such as the Focused Education Resources, Education Cooperative Purchasing Group (EDCO), BC Government Corporate Supply Arrangement, and Canoe. This approach enables the Board to leverage collective purchasing power to obtain goods and services efficiently and cost-effectively. The solicitation related to this participation is managed by the Ministry of Education and Child Care under the Government of Canada, with Nathan Hearts serving as the primary contracting authority for inquiries. The solicitation response deadline is February 1, 2027.