Cooperative Pricing Program
The ESC acts as the lead agent for a cooperative of 75 member school districts within the state of New Jersey. Cooperative Pricing is a purchasing system whereby the lead agency (ESC) prepares and advertises for bids, awards a master contract to the lowest responsible bidder, provides for its own needs and extends the prices to the registered members. Additionally, the ESC offers personalized service and quick turn-around time. By working together, we can utilize our resources more effectively while satisfying our bidding requirements.

The ESC is dedicated to the objective of obtaining lower costs by purchasing in larger volume for its members utilizing no outside purchasing or management services. To become a member, any school district need only sign an agreement and pass a resolution. Once a member, always a member and participation is not mandatory.

Commodities offered include, but are not limited to, copy/duplicator paper, office/classroom furniture, office supplies, general school supplies, physical education supplies, science supplies, custodial supplies, health supplies, art/craft supplies, gasoline, diesel fuel and #2 fuel oil.

“We are constantly expanding the scope of the services and supplies we offer so that more districts can use our program to ensure the best use of their shrinking dollars. We want to be sure we are meeting the real needs of the members in terms of purchasing. We can adapt our program in response to the needs indicated.”
- ESC Superintendent Dennis Cox